Train Service Delivery Development Manager
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What you'll be doing
Lead the development of Train Service Delivery across East West Rail.
Own and evolve the Joint Concept of Operations (JCOO).
Ensure operational plans are practical, deliverable and aligned with industry best practice.
Lead and influence key industry partners, including Network Rail and Train Operating Companies.
Drive operational readiness, resilience and disruption planning.
Provide leadership across customer experience, accessibility and command & control functions.
Translate strategic objectives into operational requirements for people, processes, systems and infrastructure.
What you'll bring
Strong experience in train service delivery, railway operations or operational improvement.
Deep understanding of the UK rail industry and operational environment.
Experience developing operating models, frameworks or operational concepts.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
A strategic thinker who can deliver practical operational solutions.
Strong leadership capability within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Why Join Us?
This is more than an operations role. It's a chance to shape how a brand-new railway will be delivered, operated and experienced by millions of passengers for years to come.
Benefits
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
- 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
- Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
- Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
- Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Diversity and Inclusion: At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple - to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about operational excellence and want to leave a lasting mark on the future of UK rail, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Strong experience in train service delivery, railway operations or operational improvement.
- Deep understanding of the UK rail industry and operational environment.
- Experience developing operating models, frameworks or operational concepts.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- A strategic thinker who can deliver practical operational solutions.
- Strong leadership capability within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
About East West Railway Company
Government-owned UK rail infrastructure company designing and delivering the East West Rail link between Oxford and Cambridge.
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