We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing, and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands.
With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.
We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Audit and Investigations Manager
As an Audit and Investigations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of EMR’s Fleet function. You will lead audits and assurance activities, while taking the lead on accident and incident investigations across a range of disciplines, including engineering and operations.
You’ll also work with internal and external experts to identify root causes, oversee the quality and timeliness of local investigations, and ensure that corrective actions are effectively implemented. You'll also support and mentor fleet team members to build investigative capability, while delivering both scheduled and ad hoc audits aligned with business priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead and deliver internal and external audits across the EMR Fleet Function
2. Investigate accidents, incidents, and operational deficiencies within the Fleet Function
3. Plan and manage all aspects of audit preparation, including documented scopes and stakeholder coordination
4. Work closely with the Fleet Quality Manager and Fleet Assurance Manager to deliver the annual audit plan
5. Maintain a library of completed audits and track implementation of audit recommendations
6. Write and publish investigation reports, ensuring root causes are addressed and actions are implemented
7. Manage and monitor the close-out of investigation actions across all Fleet locations
8. Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to Fleet team members on audit and investigation processes
9. Continuously identify and share best practices from both within and outside the rail industry
10. Ensure personal competence in audit and investigation practices remains current and compliant
What we’re looking for
11. Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
12. Qualified internal and external auditor
13. Competent in accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis
14. Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify improvements and challenge constructively
15. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively across teams and stakeholders
16. Strong ability to interpret technical standards and documentation
17. Excellent written communication skills for clear and concise reporting
18. Strong understanding of rail vehicle maintenance practices and operational standards is preferable
19. Knowledge and application of depot safety rules and Personal Track Safety (PTS) is desirable
As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:
20. An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
21. 32 days’ holiday per year, rising to 34 after 2 years
22. Flexible working hours
23. Free First-Class duty travel on the EMR network
24. Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
25. 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
26. Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
27. Various training opportunities
28. Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!
While located in Derby this role will be expected to work across all EMR Fleet Locations.
EMR has a hybrid working policy which is applicable for this role. This means the role can be based at home 2-3 days and onsite 2-3 days per week. Should you wish to work full time on site, this is also an option.
We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.