Job Description

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!

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. Does this sound like a team you\'d love to be a part of?

Brief Description

Do you have what it takes to lead our digital programme to success?

At Network Rail East Coast Route Operations, we are passionate about working together as one team to provide the best possible outcomes for passengers.

To support this goal, we are creating a Service Delivery Centre (SDC) which will be at the heart of this mission, and we will co-locate our Control and Signalling operations functions with representatives from the Train Operating Companies. The centre will be located in York Rail Operating Centre operating centre and control all operations from Kings Cross to North of Peterborough.

This exciting role will provide leadership and direction to the SDC team acting as a role model to improve the culture and capability of the team and lead the team\'s response and management of all operating incidents in that geographical area.

In the event of a major incident or severe disruption to the service, you will act as tactical commander for management of the incident, directing control and other response personnel, and accountable for asset rectification by escalation and co-ordination of resources.

About the role (External)

Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

In the event of a major incident or severe disruption to the service, act as tactical commander for management of the incident, directing control and other response personnel, and accountable for asset rectification by escalation and co-ordination of resources.

Provide leadership and direction to the control team acting as a role model to improve the culture and capability of the Controller teams.

Lead the safe delivery of the daily train plan both during normal running and disruptive events and in the management of Very Short-Term Planning activity.

Lead the management of safety of the line incidents in accordance with safety standards and statutory requirements.

Lead the control team dissemination of safety critical and other information and introduce and maintain a system of recording operational safety and performance incident information in accordance with the relevant company standards, procedures and statutory requirements, to provide safety, performance and management reporting information at the required frequencies.

Support incident reviews by giving appropriate consideration to customer needs, Network Rail and train operators\' positions.

Contribute to development and maintenance of up to date operational and safety policies and procedures, relating to train service delivery, control of operations and line management

Manage the integrity of sensitive operational and security documentation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you?

\xc2\xb7 Experience of leading teams within a control, logistics or operations environment

\xc2\xb7 Good negotiating skills and ability to make objective decisions

\xc2\xb7 Able to manage conflict, influence others and work under pressure

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Network Rail and Train Operating Companies within the Route and the key aspects of their business

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Train Operator performance regime and targets

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of operational rules and regulations

\xc2\xb7 Good geographical knowledge of applicable Route

Do you have?

• Previous experience of working within a safety critical communications environment

• Geographical knowledge of adjoining Routes

How to apply (External)

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of \xc2\xa365,000 circa (Band 3C) depending on skills, qualifications and experience

• Competitive annual leave package

• My benefits - Our discounted online shopping site

• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits

• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets and 75% leisure travel

• A choice of contributory pension schemes

• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

**Please note that the advert closes on the 05 October 2023 and late applications will not be considered **

Oh, and by the way\xe2\x80\xa6

We care deeply about welcoming people no matter where they\'re from, how old they are or what disability they may have. We encourage applications from every age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or caring responsibility. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you!

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential skills and experience detailed above. Network Rail positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. We will consider all flexible working applications.

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

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 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.

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