Safety & Environment Business Partner

Location: Birmingham, B3

Salary: Competitive Salary

About the Company:

Following on from the award of West Midlands Trains franchise, we are dedicated to giving people and businesses the rail service they’ve always wanted. We’re investing £1 billion into the region’s network, providing new and smartly refurbished trains, better stations, extra benefits and cheaper travel. London North-western Railway (LNR) and West Midlands Railway (WMR) are 2 new rail brands to the UK rail market, operating since December 2017.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety and Environment Business Partner reporting to the Head of Occupational Safety to implement and develop West Midlands Train’s Occupational Safety Strategies, maintain occupational safety, health, wellbeing and environment management processes and standards, and lead their implementation across West Midlands Train's business. In addition, you will provide professional occupational safety, health, wellbeing and environment advice and support to each of the functions. Ensure West Midlands Trains remains compliant with Health & Safety legislation

Safety & Environment Business Partner Responsibilities:

• You will act as the key point of contact for the designated business function and providing expert safety advice and support where required for the business.
• You will provide assurance to the Head of Occupational Safety that occupational health arrangements are being conducted in accordance with statutory legislation and Railway group and industry standards.
• As one of the Safety & Environment Business Partners for West Midlands Trains you will provide expert advice and support managers on all areas of Compensation and Benefits.
• You will also be responsible for maintaining and managing the company organisational charts and ensuring control of the Company Establishment.

Safety & Environment Business Partner Requirements:

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• Comprehensive Understanding of occupational health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health & wellbeing management systems particularly HSG65
• Appreciation of government and key stakeholder health and safety agendas
• Strategic thinker
• Disciplined approach to policy and process development
• Skilful communicator and influencer

Safety & Environment Business Partner Benefits:

• Free travel on West Midlands Trains and other Abellio group trains for you, your partner and dependent children.
• 75% discount on all other train operating companies over most of the UK rail network
• Enrolment of our West Midland Railways Pension Scheme and our pension salary sacrifice scheme – Smart Pensions.

If you believe you are suitable for the Safety & Environment Business Partner role then please apply now!