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About GTR

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the UK's largest rail operator, connecting millions of people through Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services. Through our vision of Creating Great Journeys, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused travel, supporting local communities, and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

Career Development

At GTR, your career is a journey. We offer clear development pathways, progression opportunities and support to help you grow, whether you are starting out or taking the next step in your railway career.

Our Commitment to DEI

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, creating a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, safe and able to be themselves at work.

What You'll Do 

​​As Occupational Safety Manager you will support the provision of a comprehensive and professional occupational safety advisory service throughout GTR. You will assist in the development and continuous improvement of the company Safety Management System and related health and safety processes and documentation, ensuring compliance with the company statutory responsibilities. You will represent GTR at relevant industry groups as required. 

How you'll make a difference:

​​Through employee engagement, support the development of a culture where people care about Safety and Health 

• ​The post holder is expected to take a pro-active approach to safety management throughout the company 
• ​Ensure all occupational safety risk assessments are current and provide a consultancy and support service to managers and colleagues, working alongside the wider Safety directorate 
• ​Provide expert safety and health advice to other functions within GTR as required 
• ​Actively contribute to the ongoing assessment, prioritisation, planning and delivery of the risk management activities across GTR 

What You'll Bring

• The job requires the following blend of experience/knowledge, skills and behaviours (all are essential, unless otherwise shown – chartered member of IOSH or working towards.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through experience collaborating with and influencing stakeholders and networking confidently at all levels. These skills can be applied to translate complex insights into comprehendible information 
• Ability to establish and follow governance structures that set out accountabilities and monitor progress against plan 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to communicate complex information. – translating something complex to something understandable using their excellent communication skills 
• Able to demonstrate a broad-based view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their health and safety impact or wider implications 
• What We Can Offer You

At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Final salary pension 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Healthcare 
• Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family 
• 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family 
• Discounted Oyster Card 
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
• Career development and progression opportunities across the UK's largest rail networks
• The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year.

We will keep candidates informed throughout the process and aim to complete hiring decisions in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage. Please refer to the ‘Recruitment Process and Timelines' document attached to this role.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring whether GTR could be your next career step.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.