Audit and Investigations Manager

We are proud to be One Team . We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing, and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway network. we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

We want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognize that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Our Team as a Audit and Investigations Manager

As an Audit and Investigations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of our Fleet function. You will lead audits and assurance activities, while taking the lead on accident and incident investigations across a range of disciplines, including engineering and operations.

You’ll also work with internal and external experts to identify root causes, oversee the quality and timeliness of local investigations, and ensure that corrective actions are effectively implemented. You’ll also support and mentor fleet team members to build investigative capability, while delivering both scheduled and ad hoc audits aligned with business priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver internal and external audits across the Fleet Function
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and operational deficiencies within the Fleet Function
• Plan and manage all aspects of audit preparation, including documented scopes and stakeholder coordination
• Work closely with the Fleet Quality Manager and Fleet Assurance Manager to deliver the annual audit plan
• Maintain a library of completed audits and track implementation of audit recommendations
• Write and publish investigation reports, ensuring root causes are addressed and actions are implemented
• Manage and monitor the close-out of investigation actions across all Fleet locations
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to Fleet team members on audit and investigation processes
• Continuously identify and share best practices from both within and outside the rail industry
• Ensure personal competence in audit and investigation practices remains current and compliant

What we’re looking for

• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Qualified internal and external auditor
• Competent in accident investigation techniques and root cause analysis
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify improvements and challenge constructively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Strong ability to interpret technical standards and documentation
• Excellent written communication skills for clear and concise reporting
• Strong understanding of rail vehicle maintenance practices and operational standards is preferable
• Knowledge and application of depot safety rules and Personal Track Safety (PTS) is desirable

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:

• An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• 32 days’ holiday per year, rising to 34 after 2 years
• Flexible working hours
• Free First-Class duty travel on our network
• Free standard leisure travel on our network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
• 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
• Friends and Family discounted tickets on the network
• Various training opportunities
• Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!

While located in Derby this role will be expected to work across all our Fleet Locations.

We employ a hybrid working policy which is applicable for this role. This means the role can be based at home 2-3 days and onsite 2-3 days per week. Should you wish to work full time on site, this is also an option.

We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, we promote equal opportunities for all. We are a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We’ll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.