Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

Are you passionate about health, safety, and the environment? Do you have the expertise to drive positive cultural and behavioural changes in a dynamic industry? If so, we want you to join our team at Network Rail’s Southern Region as a Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor!

As a key member of our team based at London Blackfriars, you’ll be at the forefront of promoting and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across the Southern Region. Your role will involve working closely with the Regional HSE Team reporting to the Head of Workforce Safety, providing expert advice, monitoring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

A key part of this role is to engage with and manage our team of expert Safety Coaches who undertake our level 2 Assurance Activity and assist the Region with its Track Worker Safety Programme.,

• Advisory Support: Offer guidance to the Head of Workforce Safety on workforce health, safety, and environmental matters focussing on the Safety Coach Findings.


• Data Management: Assist in the collation and analysis of health, safety, and environmental data and present these findings.


• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environment management systems.


• Safety Programmes: Support the implementation of regional safety improvement initiatives and lead designated activities.


• Safety Tours: Organize and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance.


• Risk Management: Identify key risks, recommend control measures, and contribute to the development of safety strategies with the data and information supplied by the Safety Coaches.


• Non-Conformance Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress of closing out non-conformance reports and audit actions.
  
  In-depth knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System.


• Familiarity with Network Rail Environment Management System.


• Understanding of maintenance processes and techniques.


• Expertise in investigation processes and techniques.


• NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.


Desirable:

• Knowledge of the operational railway environment.


• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA).


• Membership of a relevant professional body.
  
  We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.


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!

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance., At Network Rail, we believe that a safe and sustainable environment is the foundation of a thriving workforce. As a Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the safety culture of our Southern Region. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a key industry.