Job Description

We have a rare and very exciting opportunity to join our Crime and Security team as a

Lead Crime Security and Safeguarding Manager

.


We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers and doing the right thing. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason for our success. Our Crime and Security Team makes a crucial contribution to this, ensuring we keep our passengers and colleagues safe. Eight times accredited as a Top Employer, and Gold accredited for Inclusive Employers, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.


At EMR, we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise 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.


This role reports to the Head of Crime and Security, and you will act as the professional lead for EMR with

strategic oversight and leadership for all activities related to Crime, Security, and Safeguarding

.


The Lead Crime, Security and Safeguarding Manager will ensure EMR's assets and workforce are protected from criminal behaviour and provide a secure environment which safeguards vulnerable individuals from harm as far as reasonably possible.


We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to work closely with internal and external stakeholders such as British Transport Police, other train operators, Network Rail, and our external security partners.


While you will act as a trusted subject matter expert providing advice and guidance on National Security, Crime Prevention, Safeguarding, and Emergency Planning, your primary focus will be on

developing, driving, and embedding a strategic vision for Crime, Security and Safeguarding across EMR

. You will ensure that the business's approach aligns with evolving risks, legal obligations, and best practices, empowering teams to operate effectively at an operational level.

Strategic Focus and Key Workstreams

As the Lead Crime, Security and Safeguarding Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering EMR's Crime, Security & Safeguarding Strategy 25/26, focusing on strategic leadership across our core workstreams:

Deter (Crime Prevention & Security Culture), Detect (Crime Insight & Intelligence), Deny (Crime Enforcement), and Defend (Crime Investigation & Prosecution)

. You will lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with key focus areas including Work-Related Violence, Violence & Intimidation Against Women & Girls, Suicide Prevention, Ticketless Travel Enforcement, and support transformational projects such as new train services, depots, and enhanced CCTV systems. Your strategic oversight will ensure EMR protects its people, assets, and revenue while fostering partnerships that maintain a safeguarded environment and embed a culture of security awareness across the organisation.

As the Lead Crime, Security and Safeguarding Manager you will be responsible for:

Providing

strategic leadership

in managing crime, security, and safeguarding risks/incidents through the development and oversight of EMR's Crime, Security and Safeguarding strategic direction. Developing, communicating, and championing EMR's Crime, Security and Safeguarding strategies, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with the Learning and Development team to ensure staff are equipped with the right skills and knowledge in relation to security, safeguarding, and NRSP requirements. Providing oversight, standards, advice, and governance in relation to protective security matters, including CCTV, physical access control, and alarm systems. Ensuring appropriate, cost-effective, and compliant security measures across all EMR locations and assets, while proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Leading counter-terrorism assessments and supporting official bodies in completing and reviewing Protective Security improvement assessments and local risk and vulnerability reviews. Working closely with the Head of Crime and Security to ensure EMR fulfils its national rail contract and annual business plan obligations related to Crime, Security, and Safeguarding. Deputising for the Head of Crime and Security as required. Building and nurturing

strategic partnerships

with key stakeholders including DfT, Network Rail, British Transport Police, and the National Protective Security Authority to drive a secure and safeguarded environment.


The successful candidate will be a

strong, forward-thinking leader

with the ability to manage stakeholders at strategic, operational, and tactical levels. You will

drive the strategic agenda

, enabling teams across the business to deliver robust security and safeguarding practices, whilst influencing and shaping policy to meet future challenges.

These would be a bonus:

Knowledge of Crime, Security, Safeguarding, Emergency Planning and National Security within a railway environment. Membership of a professional body such as the Security Institute, NPSA or equivalent. Understanding of legislation and regulations governing Security, Safeguarding, and Emergency Planning at International, National and Industry levels. Significant experience working with civil contingencies and law enforcement agencies. Educational qualifications to degree level or equivalent experience.

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

A great pension scheme Free first class duty travel on the EMR network Free standard class leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants) Flexible working hours 32 days holiday per year increasing to 34 after 2 years ...and many more!

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.




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e welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is 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.



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