Scheme Client

Join to apply for the Scheme Client - 9 month secondment role at Network Rail 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Department Name: SC NW&C Strategic Commercial Director (115628) G2 Location: Birmingham, GB About Network Rail: 🌟 Join Our Team at Network Rail 🌟 Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We are an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Watch our inspiring video to learn more about us You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consists of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.’re proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and are committed to an inclusive, open, and supportive environment. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. Brief Description To support the clienting of Network Rail strategy for new high‑speed routes, including the integration of the HS2 project with the national rail network. The role involves drawing up agreements for the delivery of On Network Works and forming structures agreements for assets constructed by HS2 Ltd under an Asset Protection agreement that are due to be handed back to Network Rail. You will also provide periodic reporting, issue resolution and work with a variety of stakeholders. Key Accountabilities Work as part of the client team to support the clienting, development and implementation of projects to meet client needs. Support formal agreement and delivery of client outputs and requirements, including monitoring progress of key issues such as funding, programme and milestones, budgets, risks, safety, regulatory issues, commercial and operational aspects. Implement effective relationships with the client and stakeholders, Network Rail and the industry as a whole, supporting early warning of delivery concerns and risks. Implement NR standard processes and procedures for projects, including change control, especially in respect of clienting and sponsorship. Support project compliance and assurance processes, including safety, investment, change, agreements, legal and corporate affairs. Support discharge of duties assigned to the NR Client under relevant construction, design and management regulations. Support implementation of the governance framework for projects and contribute towards continual project improvements. Provide support and implement special projects as required by the Programme Sponsor. Requirements In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have: Proven experience in project management and sponsorship. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Some understanding of commercial and financial awareness. Intermediate skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. We would also like but it isn’t crucial to have: Experience of managing/drawing up contracts. Good working knowledge of Excel. Educated to HNC/HND or degree level or similar standard. Membership of a professional body (or working towards). Knowledge / understanding of the railway industry. Advanced PowerPoint skills. How To Apply Salary: £35,582 – £42,218 per annum, pro‑rata. Depending on experience. Location: Birmingham (B1 2ND) Closing date: 18 December 25. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants. Contract type: 9 month Fixed Term Contract. Travel to London will also be required approximately 1 day per week. Click apply now to apply. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. Benefits 28 days annual leave, pro‑rata – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days. Access to a range of contributory pension schemes. The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. Privileged staff travel – discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%. We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted. A 35‑hour‑per‑week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work‑life balance. Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family‑friendly support. Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites. 5 days of paid volunteering leave. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr