On behalf of Rob Gifford, who is giving up this role
Come on board and put passenger safety first!
London TravelWatch and Passenger Focus are the official, independent watchdogs for transport users in London and the rest of Great Britain respectively. Both organisations champion the interests of passengers through representation, consultation, investigation and monitoring and by taking every opportunity to press for a better travel experience.
Safety Adviser
Part-time, one day a week
£46,495 pro-rata + pension
We are looking for a safety adviser to work one day a week advising both organisations on all aspects of rail safety in order to help protect rail passengers and ensure a safe travelling environment. You will represent us at external meetings with senior industry representatives, and when necessary at accident inquiries and inquests. We are seeking an experienced and highly effective communicator who is knowledgeable about the railways’ safety performance and practices, and is able to draft authoritative responses to consultations from operators, regulators and government departments. You will have a comprehensive general knowledge of the rail industry, its regulatory structure and essential technical attributes. Most importantly you are able to view the industry and its practices from the passenger perspective.
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/our_work/vacancies or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Alternatively, telephone 020 3176 2999 or write to Caprice Pompey, Corporate Support Assistant, London TravelWatch, 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL, quoting job reference SA/LTW. (Please note we will not accept CV’s - only completed application forms will be considered).
Closing date for all applications: 23/03/15 (9:00 a.m.)
Interviews week commencing 30/03/15
The successful candidate will initially be expected to work more than one day a week in order to complete a successful handover before the current postholder leaves.
We welcome applications from all sections of London’s diverse community.
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