RAIB are recruiting Rail Accident Investigators

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[Chris from Nailsea]

From the RAIB^▸ (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) press release:

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Woking (Surrey) or Derby ^ To ^75k

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is the UK^▸ (United Kingdom)^s independent railway accident investigation organisation. Looking into accidents and incidents on the UK^s railways, their focus is to prevent a similar occurrence rather than apportioning blame. They are currently seeking to strengthen their front-line team.

Whenever there is an accident or incident on the UK^s railways, you will be among the first to respond. You will manage operations both on site and during all following investigations ^ carrying out interviews, managing other specialists, commissioning third parties and securing invaluable evidence. Having done so, you will analyse and report upon the factors that lead to incidents, and determine the actions that would prevent similar incidents in the future, leading to improvements in the safety of the railways.

Your extensive broad-based record would ideally include signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure, operations or human factors, but we are open to all rail disciplines, or to investigation experience gained from an allied industry. It would be preferable if you had a degree in a relevant discipline. You must be prepared to undergo security and health checks. Investigations involve work where environmental conditions can be difficult and demanding so you must be physically able to operate effectively in this role. We will provide expert training in the skills and knowledge required.

For further information and details of how to apply, please email dftrecruitment@dftssc.gsi.gov.uk

Closing date 5.00pm, Monday 24th October.

The Department for Transport is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.

[inspector_blakey]

Bit of a shame i have none of the relevant qualifications really, that job would be right up my street.

[Chris from Nailsea]

Likewise. 

[JayMac]

Ditto.

[Chris from Nailsea]

An update, from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch:

Rail Accident Investigators and Business Managers

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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB^▸ (Rail Accident Investigation Branch)) is currently seeking to strengthen both its front-line and support teams by recruiting new professional staff to fill the following posts:

Rail Accident Investigator

Two posts ^ in Derby or Farnborough

Grade: DfT^» (Department for Transport - about) Pay Band 6A&N

Pay range is ^68,666 - ^76,583

As a Rail Accident Investigator, whenever there is a significant accident or incident on the UK^▸ (United Kingdom)^s railways, you may be among the first to respond. You will then carry out a detailed and professional investigation, report upon the factors that led to an accident and make recommendations for improvements in the safety of the railways.

Ideally, your career to date will include proven experience and expertise in railway signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure or operations. However, we are open to all railway disciplines, or to investigation experience gained from another field.

To be eligible to act as a front-line investigator you must be prepared to undergo security and health checks. Investigations can involve work in demanding conditions; so we also require that you are physically fit.

We will provide comprehensive expert training in the skills and knowledge required.

Business and Strategy Manager

Two posts ^ one in Derby and one in Farnborough

Grade: DfT Pay Band 6 (Civil Service Grade 7)

Pay range is ^45,688 - ^52,796

As a Business and Strategy Manager, you will be a member of the RAIB^s Technical Support team. In this role you will manage staff whose main area of responsibility is to support the efficient operation of the front-line investigators and to assist the Senior Management Team in planning, developing, optimising and maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch^s general operations and investigation capability.

You will need a broad understanding of the railway industry and of policy work, as well as a general awareness of railway safety issues, or a proven ability to learn quickly. You will also have proven experience of managing a small team and communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing. You must have good interpersonal, organisational, policy and problem solving skills; and be results focused.

To find out more information about this post, read guidance and to apply online, please visit http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs/index.aspx and search for Department for Transport jobs vacancy reference numbers DFT^▸ (Department for Transport)/18/14 and DFT/19/14.

Closing date 5.00pm, Friday 28th February 2014.

The Department for Transport is an equal opportunities employer.

We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.

[grahame]

... report upon the factors that led to an accident and make recommendations for improvements in the safety of the railways ...

Ideally, your career to date will include proven experience and expertise in railway signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure or operations. However, we are open to all railway disciplines, or to investigation experience gained from another field.

We value diversity and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve.

Does investigating problems and specifying solutions on a railway based forum count as appropriate experience?   

In all seriousness, I won't be applying ...