Safety Business Partner

1 week ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom East Midlands Railway Full time
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 2,400 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful and the Safety team make a crucial contribution to this.

Six 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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a
Safety Business Partner

The Purpose of the role:


The Safety Business Partner will work closely with their allocated business areas to assure compliance with all applicable Safety legislation, EMR HSSE Policies and Procedures, and industry standards.

Also leads and supports the successful execution of the EMR HSW Plan, in order to drive continual improvement in Safety performance.


The Safety Business Partner will be the primary Safety and Operational Standards support / contact person for their allocated function, the role will also work as part of a matrix organisation, ensuring other Safety and Operational Standards Subject Matter Experts (SME) support is provided to the business from colleagues within the Safety function.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide Safety and Operational Standards leadership, support and advice, ensuring business wide up skilling in Safety
  • Provide guidance to the business on Safety Legislation, EMR and industry HSSE policies and procedures
  • Act as Designated Competent Person (DCP) for Safety related accidents or incidents.
  • Lead and deliver Safety projects and assignments as required by the business including the underpinning project activities of the Safety Improvement Plan.
  • Lead and support incident investigations and provide concise, detailed reports that clearly identify the root cause(s) and effective corrective actions so to avoid reoccurrence.
  • Lead and support the delivery of Safety Representatives machinery, attending local and functional meetings to ensure clear communications channels are in place and that the SMS is proactively reviewed and that the safety reps are engaged and included in the review of changes and the continual improvement of the SMS.
  • Provide Occupational and Operational standards professional support and SME sign posting, lead on corrective actions requires to the SMS
  • Act as a role model for Safety leadership, promoting a positive safety culture. Ensure that the workforce are motivated and developed to fulfil appropriate obligations within the SMS and the EMR Risk Management structure.
  • Lead on the development of the Safety Culture though regular engagement with designated functions. Promote positive safety conversations at all levels to ensure that the SMS is continually developed to support current working practices within the risk management structure.
  • With the Operational and Occupational Standards and Compliance Manager, lead on the ongoing development of the SMS for designated function, including the design and implementation of underpinning policy and procedures that ensure legislative and industry standard compliance.
  • Liaise with the Safety Risk and change team to ensure that the EMR SMS reflects safety practice and ensure that the risk profile is updated with all safety documentation controlled centrally by the Safety team.
  • Coordinate and in partnership with the designated functions management actions and initiatives ensuring conformity of communication and the wider business Safety agenda.
  • Provide mentoring and line management to the Apprentice Safety Business Partners seconded from the customer service function.
  • Ensure kay safety messages and changes are communicated in line with the engagement plan defined by the Safety Change and Risk team.

Qualifications and Experience Required for the role:

  • Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent level of experience
  • Graduate membership of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Qualified internal auditor is desirable
  • Safety Professional with knowledge of health and safety management within a safety critical industry, with demonstrable experience of such a role in the UK Railway Industry.
  • Excellent Safety leadership and people management skills, with ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the organisation is desirable.
  • Significant experience and qualified in root cause investigation, leading and supporting incident investigations
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven ability in mentoring, coaching and developing individuals and teams.
  • Appreciation of the EMR routes and traction types

As well as a competitive salary, we'll also offer you**:

  • An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
  • Up to 34 days' holiday per year
  • Flexible working hours with regular ho

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