Lead Capability Manager (Engineering)

1. Develop and manage the competency framework in the engineering and asset management functions, managing any associated independent conformance requirements (e.g., IRSE etc), communicating any changes and updates as appropriate and assuring the assessment of all relevant Network Rail staff to the framework. 2. Develop and manage Strategic Workforce planning for the engineering profession within the Region including the development and management of any action plans to assure Network Rail can meet its future commitments. 3. Benchmarking Network Rail's capability in the engineering profession against other comparative companies both in the UK and internationally including the development and management of any action plans for continuous improvement. 4. Manage the resource allocation to fulfil business demand, while maintaining optimum utilisation levels by using resource scenario planning for these asset departments in the region 5. Support overall recruitment campaigns, training, conversion strategies and proposals, graduate intake and college recruitment programmes based on the overall resource demand. 6. Identify capability skills and competency gaps, creating and delivering a capability development plan by liaising with senior stakeholders, including HR as appropriate. 7. Manage mentoring, professional accreditation, liaison with professional bodies, corporate membership of professional bodies where appropriate. 8. Establish, develop, deploy, manage and be the custodian of skills and competency framework data for the asset area and cyclical review/refresh in liaison with Professional Head / Asset Head. 9. Develop and manage learning interventions/offers catalogue for respective asset areas and development of learning/experience pathways where practical accredited with relevant professional bodies. 10. Establish, develop and deploy appropriate Talent development plan by liaising with HR and Senior Managers.

· Extensive experience of successfully working within an Engineering discipline · Significant demonstrable experience and knowledge of individual and organisational competency and capability development · Excellent interpersonal skills including highly effective written and oral communication · Successful experience of communicating and presenting at all levels to executive level · Successful experience of influencing at a strategic level including ability to formulate business strategies · Appropriate/relevant Training and or Assessing Qualification Desirable · Relevant IRSE qualification and membership of relevant Signal Engineering professional institution (Level 7) [S&T Specialist] · Membership of a Relevant Professional Organisation · Appropriate/relevant Training and or Assessing Qualification · Knowledge of Network Rail and rail industry · Educated to degree level (Level 6), 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 be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! At Network rail you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications. In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

Network Rail Benefits – In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as: · 28 days annual leave + bank holidays · 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family · 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground) · A range of pension options · Annual Performance Related Pay package · Flexible and agile working arrangements · Healthcare package · Discounts on shopping · Discounted Gym memberships and much more., Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave Salary: £60,934 to £69,922 per annum.

• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes off peak and super off peak tickets