Head of High Speed Operations

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

Head of High Speed Operations

**Location**:
London, GB

**Department Name**:
Southern Region

**About Network Rail**:
**Head of High Speed Operations**

It’s an exciting time to be joining Network Rail High Speed. We are making the biggest fundamental change to our business in its history, as we look to modernise and deliver an even more sustainable and high performing high speed railway than we already have today

**Who we are**

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

**Brief Description**:
**The role**

We are looking for a Head of High Speed Operations to direct operations management of Network Rail (High Speed) to meet defined safety, performance and financial objectives, whilst balancing the interests of all stakeholders appropriately.

You will drive forward the implementation of improvements in operational performance through strategic and tactical changes to rules, training, competence processes and systems. You will also act as professional Head of Operations for Network Rail (High Speed).

This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

**About the role (External)**:

- Degree qualification or equivalent relevant experience?
- Significant operational delivery experience in a safety critical industry?
- Previous experience and competence in operational management?
- Demonstrable in depth understanding of the railway industry and its operating needs and interfaces?
- Experience of and skilled in the leadership and development of people?
- Significant experience in managing customer needs and requirements and proven ability to balance stakeholder expectations and perceptions against the needs and capabilities of the business?
- Knowledge of financial systems and budgetary tools?
- Knowledge of health and safety management and compliance management processes?
- Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills?

Although it isn’t essential, it would be an added bonus if you are a member of the ‘Institution of Railway Operators’ and have a knowledge of coaching techniques. Also if you have experience in a policy influencing executive role, even better

**The important stuff**

The role will be based at St Pancras, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

**What can we offer you in return?**

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£68,099 - £76,612 (+ inner London allowance of £3270 per annum).

We can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:

- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Bonus scheme
- Healthcare
- Excellent choice of pension schemes
- 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
- 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
- ‘my benefits’ - our discounted online shopping site
- Training, development and employee assistance programme available
- Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
- 5 days paid volunteering leave

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
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