Occupational Safety Standards and Compliance Manager
Safety
Location
Derby - Head Office
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
Circa. £61,120
Closing Date
Friday 14 August 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
OSSCM-26
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 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Ten 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 an Occupational Safety Standards and Compliance Manager
At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We're therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.
Main Duties of the Role
- Managing and evolving our occupational SMS to remain fully compliant and fit for purpose.
- Leading the audit and assurance programme, ensuring robust safety performance across the business.
- Maintaining and continually improving our Compliance Register and Safety Certification.
- Providing expert advice on occupational and fire safety.
- Representing EMR at key industry forums to influence, align and innovate safety practices.
- Leading and developing a specialist occupational safety standards and compliance team.
Key Requirements for the Role
- Substantial experience in health and safety leadership in a safety-critical environment-rail industry preferred.
- Deep understanding of UK health and safety legislation and rail industry standards.
- Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent experience).
- Chartered membership of IOSH.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
- Expertise in health and safety risk management and SMS best practice.
Benefits
- An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
- 32 days' holiday per year, rising to 34 after 2 years
- Flexible working hours
- Free First Class duty travel on the EMR network
- Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
- 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
- Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
- Various training opportunities
- Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme ...and many more!
Occupational Safety Standards and Compliance Manager employer: Abellio East Midlands Ltd.
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance in the rail industry. With a focus on employee growth, EMR provides opportunities for professional development and leadership in a supportive environment, all while being located in the vibrant city of Derby, which boasts excellent transport links and amenities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a safety-critical role where your expertise will be valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
Abellio East Midlands Ltd. Recruitment Team
