Job Description

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About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! 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.
We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
We care about people, and we're passionate about great service. We believe teamwork is key and the Anglia Sponsorship Team is no exception. We have an ambitious investment plan and want people that are committed to making Anglia a great place to work. You'll need to be flexible in your approach, and keen to learn.
This position is based at London Stratford Place and requires a minimum of 3 days in the office or out on site per week, and will require travel to meet various 3rd parties across the whole of Anglia Route. This is a permanent opportunity.
Brief Description
To identify and capture third party enhancement funding in line with business objectives, including development of funding mechanisms and / or arrangements, where required. To develop customer and market intelligence, identifying business development opportunities, exploring and securing new external funding streams. You will play a critical role in the standup of the new integrated Anglia Railway on its journey towards GBR by securing increased external investment to meet one of our key ambitions of reducing net subsidy, whilst acting as a key interface back into NR Eastern Region to ensure alignment of strategic priorities and investment decisions.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
Secure third party enhancement funding to meet all investment targets as agreed by the Principal Programme Sponsor, Route Strategy Director, and regional Finance and Business Development colleagues.
Identify and develop strong relationships with clients and sector players from across the entire Anglia Railway geography to achieve mutually beneficial relationships that enable effective project delivery.
Develop strategy for the Business Development arm of the new Anglia Railway that will allow the business to generate third party funding from wider markets.
Provide excellent market intelligence in appropriate business sectors.
Undertake analysis and identification of future opportunities (market analysis) to develop Network Rail's proposition to potential investors.
To work with and advise the Principal Programme Sponsor and Route Strategy Director as appropriate on any strategy or decision making relating to business proposals.
Identify and engage with potential funders to generate external funding and influence their approach.
Identify and develop strategic relationships with sector players that may facilitate future collaborative ventures between both parties.
Work closely with project sponsors and delivery teams to develop funding strategies and arrangements for individual projects.
Provide a key link with regional Business Development and Strategic Planning colleagues to ensure alignment on route, regional and national funding priorities and Business Case development.
Maintain processes, systems and quality standards for the management of market intelligence and market analysis.
Work closely with GA and c2c colleagues in leveraging existing stakeholder relationships, partnerships and knowledge across the whole of the route to generate novel investment opportunities in the new Anglia Railway integrated business unit.
Essential
Qualified to degree level or equivalent
First class customer relationship management at senior level
Excellent influencing skills
Proven senior management & leadership experience
Successful experience in securing funding or new business
Ability to develop business cases, including understanding of transport appraisal
Desirable
Previous experience of marketing or brand development & management
Experience in the design and delivery of new rail freight services and / or facilities
Knowledge of Project Management techniques
Knowledge of the rail industry and / or regional and local government, including knowledge of funding streams available
How to apply (External)
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!
We follow a structured pay framework: Band 2B: : 71,163 - 84,437
For any further questions about the role please reach out to Lucy Phipps .
Closing Date: 20th January 2026
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