Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited

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We are helping to guide rail through times of great change. You can play a part in contributing to the rail industry through the many opportunities we offer. We value our staff, and we are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. We offer a great working environment which includes smart working, and you can expect to work with supportive colleagues. Furthermore, we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure you can achieve your best throughout your journey with us and a culture where you can expect autonomy, collaboration and expertise as well as brilliant opportunities for personal and professional development.

You can find detail of our current vacancies below. Click on the job title for more information and apply if you are interested.

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Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 1 week ago(20/03/2023 14:32)
This is a new role, created to support Learning and Development (L&D) and Resourcing. Working in a small team, alongside the Head of Talent and Resourcing Business Partner, you will assist with the development of organisational capability and be involved with undertaking some recruitment activity. Working within a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience as you help set up the building blocks for this new team.
Job ID
2023-1539
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
09/04/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(16/03/2023 16:03)
The Lead Control, Command Signalling and Communications Engineer will provide competent and timely professional and technical expertise necessary to support RSSB’s delivery of standards and projects that form part of the Control, Command Signalling Standards Committee (CCS SC) Strategy, covering ETCS/ ERTMS technology, conventional signalling and related operational integration. You will analyse CCS system capabilities, interfaces and operations, support industry research, formulate CCS system requirements and guidance, and support industry implementation to help RSSB stakeholders achieve their business objectives and fulfil their legal obligations.   This requires the post-holder to: Develop the CCS requirements rationale and guidance for the GB main line railway, covering topics such as: • ETCS/ERTMS systems • Traffic Management • Conventional Railway Signalling • Train control and protection systems • Train location and positioning systems • Informatics, communications and technology (ICT) ed Kingdom Accreditation Service.
Job ID
2023-1538
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
10/04/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(13/03/2023 16:43)
Supporting the sustainability of the GB railway is one of RSSB’s strategic priorities. This is delivered by RSSB’s Sustainable Development team. The team manages a cross industry sustainable development programme delivering the Sustainable Rail Strategy with GB Rail.   Operating across the industry the Emissions Principal will be the senior subject matter expert covering carbon, air quality and noise – the three categories of emissions from the railway that impact the environment and local communities.   Alongside a Principal on Social Sustainability this role will report to the Director Sustainable Development.  The position will oversee a team of 4 technical roles including specialists looking across the three emissions categories.
Job ID
2023-1537
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
09/04/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(14/03/2023 15:37)
An in house professional development secondment has created the opportunity to join RSSB on a 12 month fixed term contract.   The Assistant Strategy Implementation Manager (ASIM) will support the Principal Strategy Implementation Manager (PRISIM) - Station Operations - with the delivery of the LHSBR strategy; providing the link between RSSB and the industry group/key industry stakeholders to develop the LHSBR Delivery Roadmap and resourced workplan. The ASIM will support the PRISM in the delivery of RSSB’s planned technical outputs, manage meeting and reporting activities for their risk area and support the industry to embed workplan outputs and realise the benefits to reduce risk. You will establish effective working methods with industry partners, building collaboration overcoming barriers to help mitigate risks in health and safety and realisation of the LHSBR strategy.   You will meet or exceed member and stakeholder expectations, supporting the delivery of the relevant risk groups’ objectives and help promote the adoption of RSSB products and services to the benefit of their business. You will be working with industry members to assist with the implementation and embedding of LHSBR outputs, monitoring and providing feedback on the effectiveness and efficiency of our Products and Services and the embedding and communication of these.
Job ID
2023-1536
Position Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time
FTC Duration
12 months
Post End Date
03/04/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 1 month ago(01/03/2023 10:07)
RSSB helps drive improvements across the GB rail system through the Sustainable Rail Blueprint including achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This post offers a unique opportunity to help shape a key transport sector and work across multiple stakeholders to overcome significant technical challenges.   RSSB is seeking an experienced carbon practitioner with a diverse technical, project management and stakeholder engagement background to help the rail industry meet its net zero targets. The Net Zero Emissions Specialist will support or manage a range of initiatives across carbon accounting and standards, digital system development, engagement, training and guidance, management systems and GHG mitigation. Many projects are delivered by internal or external specialists and coordination and oversight of specialists is a significant aspect of the role.
Job ID
2023-1533
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
31/03/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 1 month ago(28/02/2023 11:01)
The role will lead agile data engineering activities as a technical leader. You will take ownership of the implementation and operation of APIs and Integrations, to automate data transfers between systems and the aggregation of data in the RSSB data platform. You will understand the business and IT strategy to align technical solutions with outcomes.
Job ID
2023-1531
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
31/03/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(16/03/2023 09:08)
About the team RSSB’s Risk and Safety Intelligences (RSI) Department manages and analyses health and safety data and undertakes risk assessments and risk modelling for the GB railway. Our products and services are used across the sector to inform decisions that affect the safety and health of rail workers, passengers and the wider public. We develop guidance and tools and support their use so that rail operators can manage risk effectively and efficiently. We work closely with our members and other stakeholders to support risk and evidence-based decisions and to deliver the industry strategy Leading Health and Safety on Britain’s Railway. Our team of safety engineers and data scientists ensures RSSB’s reputation as a centre of excellence in risk management, analysis and data-driven insights.   The role The Lead Systems Safety Engineer will join our System, Safety and Health Directorate, providing specialist technical expertise to the industry on safety and risk management issues, and supporting their safety assurance activities. This includes undertaking risk assessments for sector-wide change, providing bespoke support to our member companies, and developing and promoting guidance and tools to support effective risk management practice.
Job ID
2023-1528
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
31/03/2023
Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 1 month ago(16/02/2023 07:26)
Multiple vacancies available   About the team RSSB’s Risk and Safety Intelligences (RSI) Department manages and analyses health and safety data and undertakes risk assessments and risk modelling for the GB railway. Our products and services are used across the sector to inform decisions that affect the safety and health of rail workers, passengers and the wider public. We develop guidance and tools and support their use so that rail operators can manage risk effectively and efficiently. We work closely with our members and other stakeholders to support risk and evidence-based decisions and to deliver the industry strategy Leading Health and Safety on Britain’s Railway. Our team of safety engineers and data scientists ensures RSSB’s reputation as a centre of excellence in risk management, analysis and data-driven insights.   The role The Principal Risk and Safety Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for delivering key elements of RSSB’s Risk and Safety Intelligence Work Programme. Leading a small team, you will ensure the value, relevance and quality of outputs, and will work with member companies to embed the use of RSSB products and services that support risk and evidence-based decisions. Through this you will support delivery of the industry strategy, Leading Health and Safety on Britain’s Railway, and strengthen RSSB’s position as a centre of excellence in risk management, analysis and data-driven insights.
Job ID
2023-1527
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
31/03/2023
Job Locations UK-Home Based
Posted Date 4 weeks ago(03/03/2023 09:37)
The Membership Development Manager will be responsible and accountable for achieving new Affiliate targets as part of the Membership Development Team. You will create and leverage opportunities with new clients for the wider team to sell additional services such as consultancy and training to new organisations. You will work closely with the rest of the Affiliate team to ensure targets are reached and build effective relationships with the wider business development team to maximise commercial opportunities. In addition, you will have principle responsibility for researching new markets, qualifying Affiliate leads, organise and facilitate the onboarding workshops for new Members and Affiliates. You are responsible for clear scoping of new customer requirements and ensuring that the relevant experts are involved in the onboarding process where appropriate. A key requirement of this role will be to provide a seamless customer experience from developing the opportunity to onboarding. Travel when appropriate will be required.
Job ID
2023-1525
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Post End Date
31/03/2023