Job Description

Seasons Delivery Manager#

Location

Basingstoke, GB#

Department Name

SH Special Project Manager [Operations] (103303) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Brief Description

To lead the route in all aspects of seasons management and weather-related incidents: delivering associated mitigation plans across Network Rail and coordinating the delivery of agreed services to our customers. Accountable for seasonal performance improvement plans and developing ongoing seasonal resilience strategies

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About the role (External)

1. Develop route seasonal resilience plans considering new technological, plant and operational improvement plans.


2. Liaise with central centre of excellence and external bodies to deliver seasonal strategies that are inclusive of best practice.


3. Accountable for delivering improving performance across a number of key performance indicators that are agreed across operators, maintenance, operations, performance and route services.


4. Be the single point of contact within the route both internally and externally for all seasonal and extreme weather management matters.


5. Develop, own and continuously improve the Route Seasonal Plan in conjunction with lead operators, operations, maintenance and performance teams making use of stage gate reviews to deliver continuous improvement with regards to seasonal and extreme weather management.


6. Manage compliance with regard to all seasonal and extreme weather operational standards and take ownership of all seasonal and extreme weather key performance indicators providing detailed, highly numerate reports and analysis on progress against targets as required.


7. Manage the improvement of the extreme weather response process within the route so that effective proactive measures are taken in response to extreme weather forecasts. Liaise with gold command in event of major incident or severe disruption.


8. Be the route client for seasonal treatment fleet liaising with suppliers, operators and other functions so that a robust and comprehensive seasonal treatment programme is specified and ultimately delivered.


9. Manage the route autumn budget in respect to efficient procurement of goods and services in order to mitigate the safety and performance impact of adhesion.


10. Lead the training and management of autumn controllers on behalf of the Control Manager be the single point of contact within the control environment for adhesion related issues throughout autumn.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential


An ability to work well under pressure in a rapidly evolving environment.

Demonstrate leadership capability

Educated to degree level or equivalent. Able to demonstrate quantitative analysis skills

Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and relationship building skills, including ability to challenge

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and mandated processes with a high level of accuracy A drive to deliver tangible outcomes which meet business requirements

Able to demonstrate competent presentation skills




Desirable


Able to demonstrate an understanding of business and safety case preparation

Successful previous experience of managing people (indirectly or directly)

Core understanding of railway seasonal implications and mitigation actions

Salary

: 46,701 - 55,411 per annum

Closing date

: 5th August 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.



You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Seasons Delivery Manager#

Location

Basingstoke, GB#

Department Name

SH Special Project Manager [Operations] (103303) G1#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.



We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

#

Brief Description

To lead the route in all aspects of seasons management and weather-related incidents: delivering associated mitigation plans across Network Rail and coordinating the delivery of agreed services to our customers. Accountable for seasonal performance improvement plans and developing ongoing seasonal resilience strategies

#

About the role (External)

1. Develop route seasonal resilience plans considering new technological, plant and operational improvement plans.


2. Liaise with central centre of excellence and external bodies to deliver seasonal strategies that are inclusive of best practice.


3. Accountable for delivering improving performance across a number of key performance indicators that are agreed across operators, maintenance, operations, performance and route services.


4. Be the single point of contact within the route both internally and externally for all seasonal and extreme weather management matters.


5. Develop, own and continuously improve the Route Seasonal Plan in conjunction with lead operators, operations, maintenance and performance teams making use of stage gate reviews to deliver continuous improvement with regards to seasonal and extreme weather management.


6. Manage compliance with regard to all seasonal and extreme weather operational standards and take ownership of all seasonal and extreme weather key performance indicators providing detailed, highly numerate reports and analysis on progress against targets as required.


7. Manage the improvement of the extreme weather response process within the route so that effective proactive measures are taken in response to extreme weather forecasts. Liaise with gold command in event of major incident or severe disruption.


8. Be the route client for seasonal treatment fleet liaising with suppliers, operators and other functions so that a robust and comprehensive seasonal treatment programme is specified and ultimately delivered.


9. Manage the route autumn budget in respect to efficient procurement of goods and services in order to mitigate the safety and performance impact of adhesion.


10. Lead the training and management of autumn controllers on behalf of the Control Manager be the single point of contact within the control environment for adhesion related issues throughout autumn.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential


An ability to work well under pressure in a rapidly evolving environment.

Demonstrate leadership capability

Educated to degree level or equivalent. Able to demonstrate quantitative analysis skills

Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and relationship building skills, including ability to challenge

Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and mandated processes with a high level of accuracy A drive to deliver tangible outcomes which meet business requirements

Able to demonstrate competent presentation skills




Desirable


Able to demonstrate an understanding of business and safety case preparation

Successful previous experience of managing people (indirectly or directly)

Core understanding of railway seasonal implications and mitigation actions #

How to apply (External)

Salary

: 46,701 - 55,411 per annum

Closing date

: 5th August 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.


Click

apply now

to apply.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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