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York, GB
Department Name
RB Industry Partnership Digital (118515) G2
About Network Rail
Key Vacancy Information:
Role Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: York George Stephenson House (please note this role is also being advertised to be based at London Kings Cross)
Closing date: 1st February 2024
Salary: starting at £71,163 and increasing to £80,060 (plus Employee Healthcare)
Car allowance: £6,000 per annum
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
Hours: 35 per week
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*
About Network Rail:
Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.
We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.
We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLZ7OYSoQVU
Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.
We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.
In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.
Brief Description
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a £2bn ground-breaking investment programme to revolutionise the way that signalling infrastructure works in the UK - it’s a pathfinder programme that’s being used as a test bed for innovation that is expected to impact the entire rail network in time. The new technology boosts reliability, reduces carbon emissions and provides a more punctual service for customers. The industry partnership approach brings together 30 partners to shape the future together.
The Investment & Sponsorship Function provides strong leadership to ensure the partnership delivers the benefits on time and within the investment envelope. No two days are the same on the programme. If you were here right now you could be:
- Leading and shaping multi-million pound Investment strategies that deliver greatest value for money.
- Leading on Minimal Viable Product scoping solutions and efficiency initiatives.
- Defining how governance and processes need to work in a cross-partnership industry programme.
- Problem solving with cross industry partners to ensure successful delivery.
- A pioneer that is part of a movement, defining a once in a generation change and role modelling how industry can work together in a true partnership.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities –
1. Build effective relationships, (internally & externally) to balance the requirements of the client, Network Rail and the industry as a whole. Champion the interests of clients, customers and stakeholders acting as the focal point for escalation within Network Rail.
2. Review and interrogate client remits to confirm their viability. Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises client requirements, value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.
3. Be responsible for the conversion of the client remit into an agreed project requirement specification. Be accountable for development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project portfolio is going to be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues and funding needs/sources.
4. Progress cost efficiencies and process improvements across the project portfolio to meet control period targets.
5. Own and manage business cases and investment papers for Group Strategy projects portfolio.
6. Devise solutions which maintain the ‘business as usual’ accessibility for our customers, take consideration of the 7 day railway principles and therefore minimise disruption to end rail users. Take a national/route wide view across portfolios to generate additional benefits, identify and resolve conflicting work and drive efficiencies.
7. Lead the process of quantifying risk associated with the project portfolio. Devise mitigating actions and periodically review recovery progress.
8. Interrogate and challenge plans to assess the deliverability of agreed scope within stated timescales and cost parameters, presenting any required scope changes to the client for approval.
9. Hold the Project Manager accountable for programme delivery to cost, time and scope parameters. Hold periodic reviews to understand and challenge delivery progress against the client remit. Communicate progress status against defined milestones and expectations to stakeholders putting contingency measures in place if required.
10. Lead negotiations with customers and stakeholders on the project portfolio’s commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy. Act as the focal point for negotiations and resolution of external scheme interface requirements, including any Parliamentary or Statutory processes, external consents issues to optimise the value of the scheme to Network Rail and funder(s).
11. Comply with the requirements of investment regulations, other corporate governance and the Guide to Railway Investment Projects. Adhere to corporate processes, including those related to safety, finance, legal and corporate affairs.
12. Facilitate the discharge of the duties assigned by the Client as detailed within the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations for the programme of projects allocated.
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with client portfolios and liaising with people at all levels
- Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions
- Proven ability to write coherently; conveying report / investment information in a concise manner
- Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of leading a successful team
Desirable
- Experience in significant management roles in a commercial environment
- MBA or other related postgraduate qualification
- Experience of negotiating contracts to finalisation and able to demonstrate significant commercial success
External how to apply:
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer!We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave
Salary: starting at £71,163 and increasing to £80,060 per annum.
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*
Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Please note, interviews will take place W/C 12th February 2024.
Closing date 1st February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
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Location
York, GB
Department Name
RB Industry Partnership Digital (118515) G2
About Network Rail
Key Vacancy Information:
Job Title: Senior Sponsor
Role Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: York George Stephenson House (please note this role is also being advertised to be based at London Kings Cross)
Closing date: 1st February 2024
Salary: starting at £71,163 and increasing to £80,060 (plus Employee Healthcare)
Car allowance: £6,000 per annum
Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays
Hours: 35 per week
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*
About Network Rail:
Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.
We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.
We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLZ7OYSoQVU
Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.
We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.
In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.
Brief Description
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a £2bn ground-breaking investment programme to revolutionise the way that signalling infrastructure works in the UK - it’s a pathfinder programme that’s being used as a test bed for innovation that is expected to impact the entire rail network in time. The new technology boosts reliability, reduces carbon emissions and provides a more punctual service for customers. The industry partnership approach brings together 30 partners to shape the future together.
The Investment & Sponsorship Function provides strong leadership to ensure the partnership delivers the benefits on time and within the investment envelope. No two days are the same on the programme. If you were here right now you could be:
- Leading and shaping multi-million pound Investment strategies that deliver greatest value for money.
- Leading on Minimal Viable Product scoping solutions and efficiency initiatives.
- Defining how governance and processes need to work in a cross-partnership industry programme.
- Problem solving with cross industry partners to ensure successful delivery.
- A pioneer that is part of a movement, defining a once in a generation change and role modelling how industry can work together in a true partnership.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities –
1. Build effective relationships, (internally & externally) to balance the requirements of the client, Network Rail and the industry as a whole. Champion the interests of clients, customers and stakeholders acting as the focal point for escalation within Network Rail.
2. Review and interrogate client remits to confirm their viability. Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises client requirements, value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.
3. Be responsible for the conversion of the client remit into an agreed project requirement specification. Be accountable for development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project portfolio is going to be delivered, expected milestones and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues and funding needs/sources.
4. Progress cost efficiencies and process improvements across the project portfolio to meet control period targets.
5. Own and manage business cases and investment papers for Group Strategy projects portfolio.
6. Devise solutions which maintain the ‘business as usual’ accessibility for our customers, take consideration of the 7 day railway principles and therefore minimise disruption to end rail users. Take a national/route wide view across portfolios to generate additional benefits, identify and resolve conflicting work and drive efficiencies.
7. Lead the process of quantifying risk associated with the project portfolio. Devise mitigating actions and periodically review recovery progress.
8. Interrogate and challenge plans to assess the deliverability of agreed scope within stated timescales and cost parameters, presenting any required scope changes to the client for approval.
9. Hold the Project Manager accountable for programme delivery to cost, time and scope parameters. Hold periodic reviews to understand and challenge delivery progress against the client remit. Communicate progress status against defined milestones and expectations to stakeholders putting contingency measures in place if required.
10. Lead negotiations with customers and stakeholders on the project portfolio’s commercial and contractual terms in accordance with relevant corporate policy and strategy. Act as the focal point for negotiations and resolution of external scheme interface requirements, including any Parliamentary or Statutory processes, external consents issues to optimise the value of the scheme to Network Rail and funder(s).
11. Comply with the requirements of investment regulations, other corporate governance and the Guide to Railway Investment Projects. Adhere to corporate processes, including those related to safety, finance, legal and corporate affairs.
12. Facilitate the discharge of the duties assigned by the Client as detailed within the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations for the programme of projects allocated.
Essential
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with client portfolios and liaising with people at all levels
- Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions
- Proven ability to write coherently; conveying report / investment information in a concise manner
- Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of leading a successful team
Desirable
- Experience in significant management roles in a commercial environment
- MBA or other related postgraduate qualification
- Experience of negotiating contracts to finalisation and able to demonstrate significant commercial success
How to apply (External)
External how to apply:
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer!We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.”
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave
Salary: starting at £71,163 and increasing to £80,060 per annum.
*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*
Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Please note, interviews will take place W/C 12th February 2024.
Closing date 1st February 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
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