Head of Rail Operations

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport industry seeks a Head of Rail Operations to oversee a major infrastructure project in Bedford. The role involves coordinating operational integration, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring operational readiness. Candidates should have extensive rail sector expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

Benefits

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

36 days holiday annually

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks platform with discounts and freebies

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in the rail sector, particularly in train operations.
• Proven success in aligning operational priorities with infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of railway procedures, standards, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational integration with train operating companies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with GBR and DfT.
• Oversee the Entry into Service program.
• Facilitate collaboration and risk management.
• Deliver strategic guidance and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Operational integration

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Job description

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We are seeking a Head of Rail Operations to join an innovative venture at the forefront of the evolving transport industry, focusing on a major infrastructure project to expand transport options.

What You Can Expect

• Location – Bedford (Hybrid)
• Work type – Permanent

Main Responsibilities as a Head of Rail Operations

1. Coordinate Operational Integration: Collaborate with train operating companies to align service patterns, resource planning, and station operations with the capital works program, ensuring operational requirements are integrated into project planning.
2. Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships, acting as the main liaison with Great British Railways (GBR) and the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding operational frameworks.
3. Lead Operational Readiness: Oversee the Entry into Service program, ensuring it is scheduled, approved, and aligned with standards, representing operational interests during design and delivery stages.
4. Facilitate Collaboration and Risk Management: Host workshops with operational experts, monitor project alignment, and lead risk assessments to identify and mitigate issues.
5. Deliver Strategic Guidance and Reporting: Convert operator needs into project requirements, provide operational advice, prepare reports for stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Extensive expertise in the rail sector, particularly in train operations.
• Proven success in aligning operational priorities with infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, fostering collaboration across teams and organizations.
• Deep understanding of railway procedures, standards, and compliance.

What’s In It For You?

• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
• 36 days holiday annually (including bank holidays) plus up to 2 days to purchase
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks platform with discounts and freebies
• Recognition awards

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