Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

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This position is based in One Stratford Place, Westfield, Stratford, Montfichet Road, London, E20 1EJ

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!

Brief Description

Provide workforce health, safety and environmental advice to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams. Monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of welfare, health, safety and environment management.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide support and guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters.

2. Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data.

3. Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to.

4. Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities.

5. Provide guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.

6. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams.

7. Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures.

8. Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.

9. Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action.

10. Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP).

11. Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non-conformance reports and audit / self-certification actions.

12. Provide support to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams when interfacing with external safety and environmental bodies.

Essential

• Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System

• Knowledge of Network Rail Environment Management System

• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques

• Knowledge of investigations process and techniques

• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

• NEBOSH General Certificate

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or recognised equivalent qualification

• Knowledge of operational railway environment

• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

Membership of a relevant professional body]]>