Operational Safety Business Partner

It’s an exciting time to join our Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment (QHSSE) team as we continue our transformation journey. As Operational Safety Business Partner reporting to the Operational Safety Manager, you will provide expertise and guidance in relation to operational safety, legislation, regulation and rail/maritime industry standards. You will support the development and implementation of Nexus’ operational safety management system whilst working closely with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation. You will be part of a high performing team, delivering ambitious plans that really make a difference to our people, our customers and our region.

What does the role entail:

• Contributing towards the delivery of the QHSSE Strategy to ensure Nexus’ QHSSE objectives are met.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on operational safety, rule/handbooks, rail/maritime industry standards and legislation.
• Supporting the Operational Safety Manager with the implementation and maintenance of the Nexus Rule Book (and associated material) and other operational standards via the Nexus Rules Review Committee, as well as providing operational safety guidance and support across the Nexus organisation.
• Act as a designated competent person, provide support in operational incident investigations, risk assessments, emergency planning, fatigue monitoring, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Undertake operational safety and assurance performance monitoring activities, reporting and analysis, preparing appropriate reports and provide accurate information to the QHSSE Team and other relevant forums as required.
• Conducting analysis to identify emerging trends and in collaboration with stakeholders, develop and implement control actions within operational safety processes.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and close calls are reported and investigated as appropriate and in compliance with Nexus’ procedures and statutory requirements (e.g. RIDDOR, RAIB, MAIB).
• Liaison with operational safety regulators and external stakeholders such as the ORR, MCA, RSSB, LRSSB.
• Assisting in the development of periodic, topical and informative multimedia communications and operational safety performance improvement campaigns.

What we require from you:

• A formal qualification in health and safety such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Demonstrable knowledge of railway, maritime or other high-hazard industry safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience of supporting the requirements of relevant operational safety legislation and particularly ROGS and those related to the UK Marine industry.
• Be able to meet medical fitness standards for personal track safety.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a fast moving and changing environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and an effective team player.
• The ability to demonstrate values and behaviours that prioritise dignity and respect, alongside promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Our Team:

You will join a diverse team who are passionate about supporting our colleagues. There are 24 colleagues in the QHSSE team, many of whom have progressed careers within Nexus whilst also recruiting new talent along the way. You will work for the benefit of our colleagues, customers and key stakeholders. Between us we have a fantastic set of knowledge and skills to support each other to get the job done!

Job Details and Benefits:

• You’ll work 36 hours per week.
• You’ll have the option to work a minimum of 60% of your working week in the office and the rest at home.
• You’ll be part of a generous pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave per year, bank holidays and time off for volunteering.
• Enjoy travelling for free in Tyne and Wear with our enhanced travel benefits.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a health cash plan that will contribute (and dependants if you have them) towards dental costs, optical, and lots more.
• Access to our reward app with over 1000 plus high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out.
• We like to grow our own colleagues (not literally of course!), so when you’re ready for the next step in your career, we can help develop you.
• And lots of other great benefits too.

If you believe this is the role for you, then please apply by uploading your CV and Cover Letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria.