Risk and Resilience Business Partner
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/09/2026
Advert End Date:
12/10/2026 09:00
Salary:
Salary circa £37,000
Job Category:
Health and Safety
Employment Location:
The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DE.
Further Information
It’s an exciting time to join our Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment (QHSSE) team as we continue our transformation journey. As Risk and Resilience Business Partner reporting to the Risk Manager, you will have a dual role to provide support and guidance in relation to our Risk and Opportunities framework and Organisational Resilience framework across Nexus. You will support all areas of Nexus with their risk and resilience planning and ensure these plans are assessed, up to date and effectively communicated within Nexus. In addition, you will support in ensuring Nexus’ compliance with legislation, regulation, and industry standards are best practice. You will support the Risk Manager and Organisational Resilience manager in the development and continuous improvement of Nexus’ relevant management frameworks and management systems. You will be part of a high performing team, delivering ambitious plans that really make a difference to our people, our customers and our region.
Typical Day
- Meeting with stakeholders to review key business risks and resilience priorities.
- Updating and maintaining corporate and departmental risk registers.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of business continuity and emergency response exercises.
- Analysing performance data and preparing reports for governance groups and senior management.
- Providing guidance on risk, resilience and compliance requirements to teams across the organisation.
- Assisting with the development of policies, procedures and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborating with colleagues in QHSSE to promote a culture of continuous improvement and organisational resilience.
About You
- Risk and/or Resilience qualification at level 5 or higher, or equivalent or equivalent demonstrable work experience in a related field.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk and resilience principles, including relevant legislation and regulations.
- Ability to meet the medical fitness standards required for Personal Track Safety (PTS).
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting varying workloads, locations and working hours.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general IT systems.
- Experience of supporting compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements across diverse industries, including rail, road, maritime and infrastructure sectors.
Who we are looking for
You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team that lives our company values every day supporting each other, delivering exceptional service, and creating a positive, respectful environment for colleagues and customers alike.
As a colleague within Nexus, you will take pride in delivering your best performance, respecting others and working towards team goals through collaboration, agility and embracing learning opportunities.
Our Team
You will join a diverse team who are passionate about supporting our colleagues. There are 24 colleagues in the QHSSE team, many of whom have progressed careers within Nexus whilst also recruiting new talent along the way. You will work for the benefit of our colleagues, customers and key stakeholders. Between us we have a fantastic set of knowledge and skills to support each other to get the job done!
About Us
We care for our communities, deliver with trust and accountability, and adapt with innovation. Every journey is designed to be sustainable, inclusive, and customer-focused because when we move forward together, we create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a better future for all.
What we offer
- This is a Monday to Friday
- You’ll be part of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- 28 days annual leave per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays and time off for volunteering too
- Enjoy travelling for free in Tyne and Wear with our enhanced travel benefits for you and your family
- Free or discounted travel with Grand Central, LNER, Lumo, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express
- You will have the opportunity to contribute to a health cash plan that will contribute (and dependants if you have them) towards dental costs, optical, and lots more
- Access to our reward app with over 1000 plus high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out
- We like to grow our own colleagues (not literally of course!), so when you’re ready for the next step in your career, we can help develop you
What to expect at interview
Our selection process includes a structured interview.
If you believe this is the role for you, please upload your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria that are found in the Person Specification before 9am on Monday 12 October 2026.
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