Rail Reform Programme Lead

DfT Operator Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Networking opportunities

Job summary

DFTO is seeking a Business Manager to deliver governance, governance and operational support to senior leaders, coordinating rail reform activities across DFTO and subsidiaries. The role requires strong planning, stakeholder engagement and programme coordination.

You will work with senior leaders, manage governance processes, produce papers and ensure timely information flow. This role supports performance management, knowledge management and cross‑functional collaboration, with flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in business management or governance roles.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Experience preparing papers for senior audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of governance processes and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Sector Interface portfolio planning and delivery.
• Maintain integrated work plans, milestones and action trackers.
• Prepare agendas, papers, briefing packs, minutes and action logs.
• Coordinate governance documentation and reporting deadlines.
• Support senior executives with briefings and responses to information requests.

Skills

Governance experience

Programme office experience

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

DFTO is seeking a Business Manager to deliver governance, governance and operational support to senior leaders, coordinating rail reform activities across DFTO and subsidiaries. The role requires strong planning, stakeholder engagement and programme coordination.

You will work with senior leaders, manage governance processes, produce papers and ensure timely information flow. This role supports performance management, knowledge management and cross‑functional collaboration, with flexible hybrid