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About Network Rail

This is an exciting time to join Network Rail in a time of transition with thePutting Passengers First programme. This plan is to provide the best possible service for passengers and freight users, to deliver the promises we've made for Control Period Six (CP6), and to improve the way we work together and with the industry.

You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes:

• North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria.
• Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas.
• West Coast Mainline South Route*, covering the West Coast main line south of Crewe to London Euston.

We are looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join our journey and move us forward by having a rewarding career, the right lifestyle balance and great benefits in a caring environment.We value the commitments you may have outside of work and will consider flexible working applications. If we can make it work - we will!

Brief Description

To develop and deliver a programme of work in line with business requirements and customer expectations. The programme should be undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with Corporate Governance; Company Standards and procedures.

This role can be based out of the following locations: London, Milton Keynes, Birmingham or Manchester

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1.Lead the Programme team to deliver the business and customer objectives agreed, whilst reviewing & confirming compliance with appropriate company governance, standards and procedures.

2.Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Programme Director,.

3.Develop an appropriate strategy for the development and delivery of the Programme work scope.

4.Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between programmes.

5.Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.

6.Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

7.Develop and manage the Programme team, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.

8.Contribute as a member of the programme organisations senior management team.

9.Lead compliance in corporate health, safety, quality and environment processes for the Programme.

10.Implement relevant parts of the renewals plan.

11.Sponsor audit of programme and project documentation, activities, processes and systems. Lead the communication of key issues for the function.

12.Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

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How to apply (External)

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 will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

We will endeavour to provide a gender diverse interview panel wherever possible.

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.Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

A career with Network Rail is a journey and we will do everything we can to make it a great one. That means plenty of support for personal and professional development. It also means a great range of benefits. Discover more at https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/life-at-network-rail/

As an arm's length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements;

§Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation

§Complete a satisfactory 3 year employment history check

§Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check

For more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information.

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.If your current salary is above the maximum shown you will transfer into the new role on your current base pay.For more information refer to your pay

Band 1B salary - Starting at £90,035 and increasing to £101,289

Closing date: 3rd August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.