Head of Workforce Health, Safety & Environment

Who We Are

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others.

You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes
- North West, Central and West Coast South - and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. You can learn more about our region here:
North West & Central region
- Network Rail.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you.

We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Network Rail.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

In this role you will set the Regional vision for workforce safety and lead the activities necessary to continuously improve workforce health, safety and environment performance. Lead the development and implementation of the Region's strategy for workforce safety, health and environment and deliver the regions health, safety and environment Level 2 assurance activities. You will also provide management assurance to the leadership team on the extent to which the Region is managing and reducing its health, safety and environment risks.

£71,163 - £86,801. In addition to the base salary, you'll receive a Band 2 car allowance

The successful candidate can be based in Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes or London (Eversholt Street).

This is an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity.

As this is a role in a regional team, travel across NW&C is required. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent travel to client sites, regional offices, or other business locations as needed.

Here are a few of the benefits we have to offer:

• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes
• The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel
  - Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

Lead and shape a world-class workforce health, safety and environment strategy across the Region, driving a positive safety culture and continuous…