Systems & Audit Manager in Cirencester

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations. We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

As an integral part of our HQ Engineering team, you are responsible for delivering a world-class customer experience to our customers – helping us deliver our vision of revaluing rail in the hearts and minds of the travelling public. We are proud in GWR to share a common set of values – these help us deliver for our customers, drive business growth and serve our communities across the West and you will clearly demonstrate these behaviours and attitudes in your team:

• Proud and supportive of each other as a railway family
• Committed to our customers and their experience of railway travel
• Accountable for performance
• Dedicated to safety
• Responsible for setting and meeting the highest standards

You will lead, direct and develop the strategic plan for Engineering assurance to promote a continuous improvement culture, which is embodied in the Engineering Management System. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and improve systems.
• Integrate systems and processes working with the Safety & Environment team.
• Management review of Quality and Environmental systems.
• Manage system objectives.
• Maintain procedures, systems and system certification.
• Managing and improving auditing processes and plans.
• Support the business in Continuous improvement.
• Liaise with and support Depot Engineering Managers, Depot Managers and Fleet Managers on system assurance and process management improvements.
• Maintain and manage central CAR tracking system, producing periodic reports of CAR, observations & recommendation status.
• Must have an understanding of environmental processes in accordance with ISO 14001, including duty of care responsibilities. Ensure effective management of the environmental aspects of all processes in line with ISO 14001.

You’ll need:

• Experience of operating management systems including BS EN ISOs 9001, 14001, 45001 & 50001
• Exceptional communication and people skills.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

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