Senior Director Functional Integration & GBR Readiness

DfT Operator Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

10% Pension contribution (employer)

Networking opportunities

Job summary

DFTO is seeking a senior leader to drive the integration and transition to Great British Railways. You will partner with functional directors to translate policy into implementable plans, maintain business continuity, and manage governance across DFTO and partner organisations.

The role requires significant change leadership, strong planning, and the ability to navigate complex, politically sensitive environments within the rail/public sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale organisational change, transformation or integration programmes.
• Ability to operate in complex, ambiguous and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong programme and implementation planning expertise with integrated delivery plans.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and executives.
• Track record translating strategy into practical delivery activity.
• Knowledge of governance, assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of GBR policies and operating models into practical plans.
• Develop integration strategies for DFTO functions in GBR transition.
• Provide leadership to ensure continuity and reform delivery aligns with business plan commitments.
• Establish governance, reporting and assurance across DFTO and partners.
• Support the GBR Implementation Plan with coherent delivery across organisations.
• Drive cross-organisational collaboration and risk management.

Skills

Large-scale change

Stakeholder management

Programme planning

Governance & risk

Executive relationship

Communication

Change management

Organisational design

Public sector / rail experience

Job description

DFTO is seeking a senior leader to drive the integration and transition to Great British Railways. You will partner with functional directors to translate policy into implementable plans, maintain business continuity, and manage governance across DFTO and partner organisations.

The role requires significant change leadership, strong planning, and the ability to navigate complex, politically sensitive environments within the rail/public sector.