Transformation & Integration Lead for Rail Reform

DfT Operator Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days +

DC Pension Scheme: 10% Employer

Networking across the industry

Job summary

DfT Operator Limited invites applications for a senior role overseeing functional integration as the rail industry transitions to GBR. You will partner with DFTO directors to translate policy and operating models into actionable implementation plans, balancing reform with ongoing obligations while guiding culture, governance and delivery across multiple organisations.

The role requires leading complex change programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering measurable improvements

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale organisational change, transformation or integration programmes.
• Proven ability to operate in complex, ambiguous and politically sensitive environments.
• Strong programme and implementation planning expertise with integrated delivery plans.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders and executive leaders.
• Demonstrable track record of translating strategy into practical delivery activity.
• Strong understanding of organisational design, change management and business transformation principles.
• Experience developing governance, assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build consensus across organisations with differing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of GBR design decisions into practical implementation plans for DFTO and partner organisations.
• Provide leadership to ensure people, processes, systems, governance and culture are integrated across organisations.
• Develop and maintain continuity plans to fulfil existing obligations throughout the transition.
• Create practical work packages and delivery tools deployable across DFTO and subsidiaries.
• Drive continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness across functions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align reform activity with business-as-usual responsibilities.

Skills

Change leadership

Programme planning

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Communication

Organisational design

Public sector / rail knowledge

Job description

DfT Operator Limited invites applications for a senior role overseeing functional integration as the rail industry transitions to GBR. You will partner with DFTO directors to translate policy and operating models into actionable implementation plans, balancing reform with ongoing obligations while guiding culture, governance and delivery across multiple organisations.

The role requires leading complex change programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering measurable improvements