HSE Human Factors & Ergonomics Manager - National Travel - (Remote Working)

Job reference number 307050

HSE Human Factors & Ergonomics Manager - National Travel - (Remote Working)
Competitive salary, £4,200 car allowance or cash equivalent, 18% annual bonus potential, private healthcare, company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates, generous annual leave offering of 27,5 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 10 years service

Permanent, Full time

Hybrid Working -Blend of on-site and remote working. You will be expected to travel to Royal Mail’s operational and non-operational sites when the business requires.

If you’re a highly experienced Human Factors professional with a proven track record of delivering major projects in large complex organisations and a consistent record of delivering excellence then we want to hear from you.

Royal Mail is a well-loved, British brand. We have long held values and a rich history, but we don’t stand still. We are committed to being the best delivery service in the UK and while our scale is immense, our impact is personal.

About the role

You’ll lead the provision of specialist expertise in the field of Ergonomics across Royal Mail Group, to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and recognised best practices. Your work will also give you the opportunity to contribute to the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors studies.

You’ll engage with a wide range of stakeholders from the frontline workforce, consult with trade unions through to senior leadership teams and C -Suite executives to challenge, influence and drive the understanding and importance of human factors.

Interested ? Please contact me directly informally for a confidential discussion.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll have the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Degree or experience in Human Factors or Applied Psychology or related field.
• Chartered Membership of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors or willing to work towards.
• Fully conversant with EU and UK ergonomics, inclusiveness and occupational health legislation and best practices.
• Significant ergonomics and inclusive design experience and knowledge within a large complex environment.
• Experience of collaborating with senior stakeholders at all levels including union representatives and able to deliver clear concise effective communication.
• Experience in a senior management position.

Extra Benefits

• RMG Share Schemes - partnership and matching share offer
• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Discounts and offers - there are more than 800 offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life. From your physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free, and it’s for everyone.Lifestyle benefits - You can purchase a car, bike, home technology or mobile phone, or choose from a range of health benefits and insurance products. You make regular payments from your salary, and so could save on tax*.
• Financial support - information and services to help you manage debt and grow your financial knowledge, with debt consolidation & savings plans*
• Your peace of mind with - Healthcare CashPlan, Dental Cover, Additional Life (life insurance) & Additional Life Partner, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans; Voluntary Critical illness & Voluntary Critical illness Partner
• Free & discounted RMG products - free keep safe & redirection, partner discounts
• Free stamps at Christmas

*Available only to perm employees

Your career in safe hands

At Royal Mail we value our people and we want our people to be proud to work for our businesses.

We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. We are responsible for the largest B2B customer database in the UK and are one of the largest employers in the UK, providing one in every 194 jobs.

An operation of this size needs a strong support network, and the HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Risk & Governance, Customer Experience, Sales & Marketing departments are all integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Royal Mail is a forward thinking, innovative organisation, that is also committed to reducing emissions and improving air quality in our communities. This includes investing in technologies such as electric vehicles, drones, alternative fuel trucks and energy improvements to our estate.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Next Steps

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd June 2024. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

The next stage of the selection process will be online test followed by a face to face interview at Royal Mail, 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA consisting of competency based, role specific questions and a presentation.

Trust forms the foundation of everything we do in Royal Mail. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview. We want to give you the opportunity to shine. To enable you to do this, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. Royal Mail Group values both trust, and our people.

We don’t expect every candidate to meet the full criteria for the role. If your experience looks a little different from the job requirements, but you feel you have the relevant skills to bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/