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Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
CP MW Programme Controls, Indirect (830150) G1
About Network Rail
Southern Renewal Enterprise:
The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) is accountable for the Southern Regions renewals programme (CP7 & CP8) and through collective expertise will develop, mobilise and deliver a £9 billion programme between 2024 – 2034.
The Southern integrated Delivery (SID) which forms part of the SRE is a fully integrated commercial partnership between AtkinsRéalis, Network Rail, Octavius, VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail and through our collective strength, capability and knowledge we will own and deliver the renewals programme. Together we achieve and share in success.
Brief Description
To work as an integral member of the finance team from a quality management perspective. Proactively identify, plan and meet the relevant elements of governance and assurance needs of the business in order to improve business performance, in coordination with other members of the leadership team as required.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the implementation of the Network Rail governance framework and management system throughout the business unit, maintain continued adherence through active engagement and provide feedback to continually improve it;
- Implement a communication methodology so that governance briefings are carried out in accordance with procedures and standards;
- Deliver the business group audit plan, including integration and support of the Network Rail business audit interventions, corporate Safety Functional Audit and corporate Internal Audit activity to maintain the three lines of defence required to protect business reputation and customer confidence;
- Exercise functional quality responsibility for the Region, Service or Network teams monitoring the quality of the work performed by staff, consultants and contractors employed on the projects by systematic audit;
- Manage quality performance indicators and provide appropriate reports on business quality performance;
- Manage relationships with the group governance and assurance forums influencing decision making across Network Rail to meet the strategic objectives of the business are met;
- Manage and maintain the development of the desired quality culture throughout the business unit to meet legal compliance and adoption of functional best practise through good governance, providing stakeholder confidence through effective assurance to achieve efficiencies internally and through the supply chain.
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Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Proven track record of operating in a complex business environment across multi-disciplinary areas.
- Member of the Chartered Quality Institute, Certified IRCA Lead Auditor or relevant professional body recognition
- A comprehensive knowledge of Quality management tools and techniques.
- Demonstrates strong business/commercial approach and understanding of business needs.
- Proven experience of working in partnership with senior business leaders in order to improve quality management.
- Ability to establish professional credibility quickly.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence effectively with all levels of an organisation.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
Chartered Quality Professional
An appreciation of the structure of the railway industry and its basic operations.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: Band 3C (£55,596-£63,797) plus a Location Allowance of £3,270.
Closing date: 11 July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
This role requires working in the office a minimum of three days a week.
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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role 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.
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