Overview
Head of Occupational Safety – Pontypridd, South Wales
Salary: £85,162
Basis: Full time
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales’ leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
As the designated Professional Head of Occupational Safety, you will lead the strategic oversight and delivery of occupational safety across Transport for Wales, ensuring the wellbeing of both employees and contractors.
- Lead the Occupational Safety team in the provision of expert advice, guidance and support to the wider business
- Deputise for the Safety, Security & Risk Director as when required.
- Lead the development and delivery of the Occupational Safety strategy, taking a high-profile pro-active approach to safety management at all levels of the business.
- In partnership with the Head of Security, Risk & Resilience, review company safety performance and ensure that focus is maintained in key areas of concern and reflected in the TfW risk register.
Who we’re looking for
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Experience of auditing and investigation techniques
- Batchelors Degree or Relevant Certification (e.g. Environmental, H&S, NEBOSH Diploma, IEMA etc)
- Member of IIRSM or IOSH or other similar professional body
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
