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Recruitment
Commercial Roles in Rail Policy -
Franchise Specification Managers
Lead Franchise Specification Manager
PB7 £57,232 - £69,497 pa depending on experience
Franchise Specification Manager
PB6 £46,446 - £56,400 pa depending on experience
The Department for Transport’s vision is for a transport system that is an
engine for economic growth, but one that is also greener, safer and
improves quality of life in our communities. We provide leadership
across the transport sector, working with regional, local and private
sector partners to achieve our objectives.
We’re recruiting for Rail Franchise Specification Managers who will work
within a team developing the specification for replacement franchises.
You should have strongly developed skills in strategic development,
analytical analysis and team working which can be applied in a
commercial framework to fully evaluate and challenge commercial
proposals in order to identify risks and achieve best value for money.
The roles work closely with senior managers both within the DfT, and
within the rail industry. Therefore strong communication skills along with
the ability to build relationships quickly are essential. We welcome
applicants who have worked in sectors with an emphasis on delivery.
Knowledge of the rail sector is desirable, but not essential.
To apply online, please visit www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs and find
these vacancies under ‘Department for Transport’. If you have any
further queries please contact our Shared Service Centre on
0844 892 0343 or email sscrecruitment@dftssc.gsi.gov.uk
Please note we do not accept CVs in lieu of a fully completed
application form.
Closing date: Friday 14th September 2012.
The Department for Transport is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and want
our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.
Safety and Business Risk Manager
£32,222 - £48,333
We are seeking to appoint an experienced safety professional to the role of Safety and Business Risk Manager
for DBTW. Reporting to the Head of Safety and Compliance the appointed person will have responsibility for the
management of occupational health and safety for the organisation and be the company lead to identify safety
and business risk.
Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and monitoring of risk management systems
to enable Metro managers to ensure the safe operation of the railway and meet compliance with all relevant legislation.
In addition the post-holder will implement systems to identify and communicate existing and emerging
safety and business risks and provide advice and assistance to management and employees on all aspects of
operational and occupational health and safety.
The Safety and Business Risk Manager will monitor the delivery of the Metro Safety Plan and the Metro Environmental
plan and report on Metro’s environmental and safety performance across the business.
The post-holder will audit and report on safety and environmental compliance in the Metro departments, conduct
investigations into accidents and incidents and ensure that improvements are identified and applied and
carry out environmental and safety risk assessments.
The successful candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent and have
5 years experience of health and safety management in a high risk environment.
Salary: Dependant on experience
Applications: For an application pack please email recruitment@twmetro.co.uk or contact the HR department on
(0191) 470 1774
Women and black and minority ethnic groups are currently under-represented in the organisation and we would therefore
welcome applications from these sections of the community.