Business Manager (Regions)

To provide strategic and tactical support to the managing director, region / member of region executive and team. To lead, develop and co-ordinate, projects, and initiatives to achieve network, regional and route objectives while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders., 1. Provide strategic and tactical advice to the managing director, region / member of region executive on business objectives.

2. Responsible for the provision of timely, papers, presentations, reports, and documents including accurate analytical information and prepare briefing material to enable effective decision making and drive business performance improvement.

3. Lead and manage arrangements for functions, conferences, visits, and meetings for both internal and external stakeholders.

4. Attend and support the managing director, region / member of region executive at engagement sessions with senior internal and external stakeholders.

5. Manage regional managing director / member of region executive actions so that these are progressed and closed out effectively.

6. Lead and prepare documentation for key internal business reviews where the managing director, region / member of region executive and direct reports are present.

7. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business providing insightful and timely information which is validated, analysed, and reported accurately and effectively to the regional managing director / member of region executive.

8. Identify, champion and sponsor the development and delivery of specific projects and manage the implementation of these projects amongst the regional leadership team.

9. Lead cross-functional teams to identify best practice and improve passenger and customer service., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

· Qualified to degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

· Previous successful experience of working with and facilitating multi-functional groups.

· Proven ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.

· Able to demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal and communications skills.

· Proven ability to influence decision making and build cross functional / cross company relationships.

· Detailed understanding of the railway industry, its key business processes, and interfaces

· Commercially astute, persuasive and customer focussed.

· Able to demonstrate high written, oral communications, numeracy, and analytical skills.

Desirable

Sound knowledge of railway geography, stakeholders, and priorities

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· A range of Pension schemes to choose from

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working and enhanced family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.