Northern
Senior Health and Safety Support Manager
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Job Role - Senior Health and Safety Support Manager
Grade: ML2/SB1
Salary: £60,000
Role Type: Permanent
Location: York / Leeds / Manchester
Hours: 37 per week
At Northern, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Support Manager to lead the tactical delivery of Health & Safety across our Engineering function, ensuring a consistent, risk-based approach that supports safe and reliable railway operations.
Working closely with the Health & Safety Business Partner, you'll coordinate a team of Health & Safety Support Managers, oversee assurance activities, drive continuous improvement and ensure our Safety Management System is effectively embedded across Engineering.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate Health & Safety delivery across Engineering.
- Support the implementation of Health & Safety strategy and continuous improvement plans.
- Oversee audit programmes, investigations and the effective closure of corrective actions.
- Coach and support Health & Safety Support Managers to deliver a consistent, high-quality service.
- Analyse performance data to identify trends, manage risk and improve safety outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with Engineering leaders and key stakeholders across the business.
- Deputise for the Health & Safety Business Partner when required.
About You
You'll be an experienced Health & Safety professional with strong leadership and influencing skills, ideally gained within rail or another heavy industrial environment.
You'll have:
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Professional membership of IOSH (CertIOSH or above) or IIRSM (MIIRSM or above).
- Significant experience managing Health & Safety within rail or heavy industry.
- Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Safety Management Systems.
- The ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and deliver meaningful improvements.
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ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, LEEA Foundation Certificate and ISEP Foundation Certificate are desirable.
If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and leading positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
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Why Northern?
We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe – and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.
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