Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Operating Model Design (Inside IR35) for a 4 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (three days per week office based - Waterloo).



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Job Purpose:

To provide leadership, expert guidance, and challenge in the design and delivery of a company-wide Operating Model design programme. The team will ensure alignment with rail sector strategic objectives, stakeholder needs, and transformation goals, driving measurable systemic-wide change and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Design and the wider design team in the development of the Operating Model, using agreed methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes. Ensure alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations while managing cross-functional teams and deliverables.



As an Operating Model Design, your main responsibilities will be to:



.Support the Operating Model design teams design and development, providing insight and technical support to deliver:

Core business process strategic intent Development of the organisation accountability and activity mapping framework, identifying and documenting core and enabling activities across the organisation, including who performs them, how, and where. Validate Interfaces and Accountabilities: Use DARCI or RACI frameworks to clarify roles and responsibilities across the business functions, divisions Support the development of future-state process Maps, designing end-to-end processes for core business processes such as finance, HR, safety, and customer experience, rail operations Design Organisation Structures, creating high-level organisational blueprints that reflect the future operating model, reflecting key accountabilities and activities Align Capabilities and Systems, identify capability requirements and align them with technology, data, and governance structures Development and consolidation of key design products and outputs e.g. accountability/activity map, project plan and RAID log

Essential:

Proven experience in leading large-scale operating model programmes, including recruitment and team-building. Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and deliver strategic transformation. Proven experience in leading/part of team delivering large-scale operating model programmes, ideally in regulated (and unionised) or infrastructure sectors Deep understanding operating methodologies and frameworks Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, including government and cross-sector organisations Expertise in programme governance, integrated planning, risk and issue management, and benefits tracking Familiarity with public sector transformation, including policy interface and devolution considerations

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".