Head of Schedule

**Description**:
**A little bit about us**:
East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that - improving prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

**Role Summary**:
This role will be responsible for developing and managing the overall scheduling strategy for the Programme, ensuring that all activities are planned, scheduled, and monitored effectively. This role involves leading a team of planners, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring that the project timeline aligns with project objectives and milestones.

**Function**:
The Delivery function is accountable for delivering an asset which aligns to the Sponsor requirements, establishing a safe, reliable and integrated railway. Delivery will demonstrate delivery excellence through technical innovation and design excellence, underpinned by mature Programme controls to maximise the benefit of project delivery in relation to public pound spent. The Delivery function will act as an intelligent and informed integrated team, that uses a network of third-party strategic suppliers to leverage the capabilities required to deliver the asset.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement the scheduling strategy and framework for the programme.
- Oversee the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the integrated programme schedule.
- Lead and manage the Scheduling team, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
- Coordinate with other departments to integrate scheduling activities and resolve any conflicts.
- Provide regular updates and reports on schedule status to senior management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in project scheduling.
- Facilitate scheduling workshops and training sessions to build scheduling capabilities within the team.
- Contribute to the execution of the EWR Delivery Strategy [ Creating the right environment, Aligning with the Future of the Rail Industry and Developing a Digital Spine].
- Responsible for managing and supporting direct reports including: coaching and developing team members to drive individual growth and operational excellence. Leading continuous improvement, through regular performance management and ensuring compliance with organisation policies and updating relevant systems.
- Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
- Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
- Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
- Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:

- Extensive experience in project scheduling and planning, preferably in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing and implementing scheduling strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in managing complex schedules

**Benefits**:
**What we offer**:

- Competitive base salary
- Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
- 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
- On-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development programmes
- Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple - a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

**About East West Rail**:
East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail indu