Technical Standards Editor

One of RSSB’s functions is to develop railway standards on behalf of the railway industry in Great Britain. Standards are an agreed way of doing something. They support the railway to function as a whole system, help manage risks, open markets, and reduce costs as the industry does not have to keep reinventing the wheel. 

The Standards Management, Policy and Strategy team leads three workstreams to support the development of railway standards.  

1. The ‘standards management’ workstream looks after and implements the governance arrangements for developing standards and monitors compliance. It also develops, manages and seeks continuous improvement of internal policies, processes and procedures. 
2. The ‘standards delivery’ workstream leads on economic assessments and supports the development of business cases to change standards. It also provides technical expertise on regulatory policy to projects and cross-industry committees. 
3. The ‘policy and strategy’ workstream sets the strategic direction for the future development of standards. Its expertise in regulatory policy helps influence changes to legislation related to standards. It works closely with industry bodies like the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

As a Railway Standards Editor (known internally as Standards Manager), you will be part of the standards management workstream. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of written content from the Standards Directorate while supporting other workstream functions. You will collaborate closely with standards writers and other members to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all written communications. 

• Copyedit railway standards and other materials, ensuring content is clear, consistent, cohesive, and readable while adhering to RSSB’s house style, branding, and editorial guidelines. Maintain effective communication with technical authors when copyediting materials. 
• Proofread written material to ensure documents are ready to be published, providing the final quality check. 
• Stay up to date on language trends, grammar rules, and industry-specific terminology. 
• Support the management of RSSB’s content management tool (Component Content Management System - CCMS).  
• Support the development of training and support to others.  
• Support a consistent and effective use of the content management tool.  
• Support the transition to a digital transformation of standards and the development of a standards’ customer hub. 
• Provide support, coaching and feedback to others to improve their writing skills and knowledge of RSSB’s house style. Support the development and delivery of training to facilitate the adoption and consistent application of new or improved tools, processes or procedures. 
• Support the team in managing end-to-end governance procedures and continuous improvement activities. 
• Support the management of user acceptance testing of updated or new tools, processes or procedures.  

• Experience in copyediting and proofreading technical documentation, as well as strong attention to detail whilst working on tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret briefs and business requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite and in using proofreading tools and software.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience.
• Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty.
• Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes.
• Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.
• Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals.
• Build effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.

We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing vacancies@RSSB.CO.UK Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at vacancies@rssb.co.uk

We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.