At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transition to Great British Railways and shape its future.
- Company: Department for Transport, driving significant railway reforms.
- Benefits: Civil Service Pension, career development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative journey in Britain's railways and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Proven senior leadership experience in complex environments and excellent stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: London, Birmingham or Leeds (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Fixed term (2 years) – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share
The Department for Transport is seeking a senior leader to help deliver the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), one of the most significant reforms to Britain’s railways in a generation. The role will lead the stand up and transition to GBR, working across government and industry to turn policy intent into a deliverable organization. The postholder will shape the route to day one, lead key design and delivery decisions, and provide ministers and senior leaders with the evidence, options and advice needed to support decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the development and delivery of a credible transition plan to GBR day one, including sequencing, milestones, benefits, dependencies, risks, interventions and decision points.
- Shaping GBR’s corporate structure and operating arrangements, working with policy, legal, finance, commercial and industry partners to assess options, implications and trade‑offs.
- Providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior civil servants and ministers so that decisions on GBR stand up are aligned with policy, operational, commercial and political objectives.
- Influencing across a complex senior stakeholder landscape, including Network Rail, DfTO, devolved authorities, industry partners and expert advisers, to secure clear outcomes and timely decisions.
About you
- A strong track record of senior leadership in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, with the ability to lead through ambiguity, influence without direct control and deliver at pace.
- Experience of delivering major transformation, transition or operating model change in a complex organization, system or public‑sector environment which meets strategic, political and operational objectives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to secure outcomes with senior stakeholders across organizational, sectoral and political boundaries.
- Excellent judgement and decision‑making skills, with the ability to provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations under pressure.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complexity clearly and build consensus between technical experts, delivery partners, policymakers and senior leaders.
Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Regular performance and development reviews and career development opportunities. Strong Equality, Diversity
Contact Details:
Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Recruitment Team
