Operations Delivery Manager- York George Stephenson House- 6 month secondment/FTC

Overview

Manage safe delivery of railway possession plans, lead investigations and oversee teams.

Key Responsibilities

• access planning
• possession reporting
• compliance management
• safety management
• incident investigation
• documentation

Tasks

-Support the development and validation of the Route Engineering Access plan through the planning process. -Lead, direct and manage all in house and contracted possession management staff, acting as a role model and mentor, implementing Network Rail policies professionally and efficiently. -Provide accurate and comprehensive possession reporting to works deliverers, operational staff and key stakeholders to enable continuous improvement. -Promote a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry. -Manage compliance of possession management teams, buildings, vehicles and equipment in line with relevant company standards rules and regulations. -Lead a strong, challenging safety culture throughout all aspects of possession delivery activities including, but not limited to, PICOP briefings, competency assessment and possession assurance audits. -Manage possession delivery teams to minimise exposure to Schedule 8, facilitating right time service start up including contingency plans. -Lead investigations into all possession related incidents/operational close calls, liaising and supporting with all Works Deliverers, Operational staff and possession delivery stakeholders. -Manage the safe and efficient delivery of all possession plans. -Produce all safety critical and delivery documentation for possession management activities as required to optimise safe and effective use of access opportunities.

Requirements

• possession safety
• incident investigation
• uk driving
• railway geography
• leadership
• analytical

What You Bring

-Knowledge of factors and activities critical to efficient possession delivery -Knowledge of possession safety rules and regulations -Local / Formal incident and accident investigation competence -Excellent communication skills and customer focussed approach -Able to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders -Able to work well under pressure -UK driving license -Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability -Demonstrable leadership, management, motivational and communication skills -Able to evaluate complex factors and produce business-led customer focused solutions -Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met -Analytical thinking and the writing of reports -Relevant successful experience in a front-line delivery operations role

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About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

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Interview Process

-recruitment specialist reviews cv; if matching, candidate is invited to interview.

Security Clearance

-all offers conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. -some roles require face‑to‑face drugs & alcohol testing.