Job Description

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Location

Basingstoke, GB#

Department Name

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

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Brief Description

We are looking for a proactive and strategic

Seasons Delivery Specialist

to lead the route in all aspects of seasons management and weather-related incidents. This pivotal role involves delivering associated mitigation plans across Network Rail and coordinating the delivery of agreed services to our customers.

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About the role (External)

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


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. Manage the improvement of the Extreme Weather Response (formerly EWAT) process within the Route so that effective proactive measures are taken in response to extreme weather forecasts.


5. 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.


6. In the event of a major incident or severe disruption to the service due to weather, liaise with Gold Command to provide regular and accurate weather forecasts to assist the dissemination of information to onward parties.


7. Lead incident reviews relating to seasonal and extreme weather and check that areas of learning are captured and actioned accordingly to prevent or lessen the impact of repeat failure.


8. 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.




9. 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

Previous successful operational or maintenance experience at area level Able to demonstrate effective communication skills Able to demonstrate quantitative analysis skills Able to demonstrate competent presentation skills Previous successful experience of strategic decision-making Ability to successfully apply project management 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 operational rules and regulations #

How to apply (External)

Salary: 35582 - 42218

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We offer excellent benefits, including:


Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.


? Defined benefit pension scheme.


75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.


Up to 75% off leisure travel.


? Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.


Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.


Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.


? Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.


? Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.


We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments


Plus, more
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We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.


We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.


At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective 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

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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.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.


Closing date: 31st October 2025, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.