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Principal Safety and Assurance Business Partner
Heavy Haul Rail Limited. Lead development of an evidence-led, industry-leading safety strategy supporting business growth and expansion .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing health and safety strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices while driving continuous improvement across operations. Capable of leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and producing clear documentation and reports to support safety initiatives.
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Health And Safety Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance ManagementTraining And Competence ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk-Based Assurance Planning
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Hard Skills
Health And Safety Legislation KnowledgeSafety Management SystemsKPI DevelopmentAccident InvestigationCompetence ManagementEvidence-Led Decision MakingContinuous Improvement MethodologiesRisk AssessmentSafety Training DeliveryManagement Information Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsPrioritizationFlexibilityEngagement Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365 SuiteSpecialist Safety SoftwareIntranet ApplicationsSocial Media Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Level 6 Or 7 Qualification In Relevant SubjectMembership Of Relevant Professional Body
Industry Keywords
High Hazard SectorRail SafetyTransport SafetyHealth And Safety ComplianceEnvironmental Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development of an evidence-led, industry-leading safety strategy supporting business growth and expansion
- Develop, lead and champion a programme placing proportionate and effective safety at the heart of operations
- Oversee delivery through suppliers, service partners and internal functions
- Gather and use management information to drive continual improvement
- Advise leadership, management and staff as an expert adviser and critical friend
- Develop health and safety capability across the business
- Represent the company with industry groups, regulators, government and other external stakeholders
- Drive accountability for legally compliant Health, Safety and Environmental management systems
- Lead risk-based assurance planning for regulatory and health and safety compliance
- Advise on remedial action following accidents and operational or precursor incidents
- Lead training, competence and assurance capability
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team on safety strategy and delivery plans
- Develop management information, metrics, KPIs and monthly reports
- Facilitate improvement plans and upskill internal stakeholders
- Lead and develop the health and safety team
- Maintain current knowledge of legislation and best practice
Requirements
What you’ll need- Level 6 or 7 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent vocational experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Experience of leading safety, competence management, training or assurance, ideally within the rail, transport or similar high hazard sector
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to produce clear and concise written documentation and present technical detail in a concise, engaging and business-focused manner
- Excellent influencing skills and ability to engage others in a shared objective
- Ability to prioritise workload and use experience and initiative to engage internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly and travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
- Competence using computers, Microsoft 365 suite, relevant specialist software, intranet, social media and other sharing applications
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
- Active engagement in CPD as prescribed by a professional body
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- Access to the company's life assurance scheme
- Benefits including reimbursement on health treatments and savings on new cars
- Considerable career progression
- Rewarding career in an award-winning team