Job Description:

Senior HSE Manager (Southern Region)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Working Arrangement: Hybrid in Swindon

The Opportunity

Ford & Stanley Talent Services are partnering with a leading UK rail organisation seeking a Senior HSE Manager to join their leadership team during an exciting period of transformation.

This is a brand-new position to provide dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental leadership across its southern operations. You will have a genuine opportunity to build something from scratch, take ownership, influence strategy, culture and operational performance across a safety-critical environment.

The Candidate

You will be an experienced HSE professional with a proven track record of leading health, safety and environmental initiatives within rail or a similar, highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

You will possess the credibility and communication skills required to influence stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership through to operational teams, whilst maintaining a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the southern region.
• Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with rail industry standards, legislation and company policies.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Lead risk assessment activities and support operational teams in implementing effective controls.
• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers and operational personnel.
• Develop, review and maintain HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operational and leadership functions.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental leadership position.
• Rail industry experience with a strong understanding of UK rail safety legislation.
• Experience operating within a regulated and safety-critical environment.
• Experience developing, implementing and improving HSE management systems, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and compliance requirements.
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the southern region as required.

Desirable Criteria

• ISO 45001 / ISO14001 Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting organisational change and cultural transformation initiatives.

If you feel this is a good fit for your experience, click apply for a confidential conversation to find out more.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.