Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced operational leader who brings not only capability, but presence, judgement, and drive. This role suits someone who is confident taking responsibility in a live operational environment, can balance safety with service, and knows how to lead people through both routine and high-pressure situations.
What you'll need........
- Proven experience in leading and developing teams within a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and take control in time-critical situations
- Demonstrable planning and organisational capability, with experience managing shifting priorities
- A consistently customer-focused mindset, balancing service delivery with operational requirements
- Willingness and commitment to gain and maintain safety, compliance, and incident management competencies
- A proactive approach to inclusion, team engagement, and continuous personal and professional development
Bonus points is you've got ............
- Experience within safety-critical environments, including safety management systems or accident/incident investigation
- Good commercial awareness, with an understanding of budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency
- Confidence using IT systems, with experience in reporting, data analysis, and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of railway or transport operations, including an understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
Why Join Us?
When you join us, you become part of a professional, high-performing operational team where your expertise is recognised and valued. We are committed to creating an environment that supports you to perform at your best, develop your skills, and progress your career.
You'll benefit from structured development, exposure to complex and varied operational challenges, and the opportunity to build your leadership capability in a safety-critical setting. At the same time, we place real importance on wellbeing, ensuring you have the support needed to maintain a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.
Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient journeys-making a difference to thousands of passengers every day.
Here's what you can expect:
28 days annual leave + statutory days (with the option to buy/sell)
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on rail & Underground season tickets
Up to 75% off leisure travel
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Volunteer leave
Carer's leave
¿ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to Work and more
Generous maternity, paternity & adoption leave
Plus more...
What You'll Get
- A career with impact and purpose
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
- Opportunities for growth, training, and progression
- The chance to shape the future of international rail travel
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are and however you identify - if you have the skills and passion, we want you on our team. Bring your authentic self.
About Your Application
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. .
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
