Head of Programme Performance
Milton Keynes, GB
Supply Chain Operations - Strategic Programmes
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Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway To learn more, please click here to watch our video.
This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations
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Supply Chain Operations
Supply Chain Operations is part of our Infrastructure Services directorate, which provides materials, logistics, mechanised high-output construction delivery and infrastructure monitoring capability to Network Rail’s routes and regional businesses.
In Strategic Programmes, we support with the maintenance and enhancement of our rail fleet and depot assets, the delivery of strategic national programmes like the rollout of TPCMS (Traction Power Centralised Management System) and Electrical Safety Delivery programme which his revolutionising the way we work in and around electrical systems on the railway. We also manage the procurement and introduction of new on-track machines which support the distribution of materials, treatment of our infrastructure and monitoring of our assets, and manage the 3rd largest corporate fleet of road vehicles in the country.
Head of Programme Performance
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence and innovation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, working with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve outstanding results? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
As the Head of Programme Performance, you will be at the forefront of our performance monitoring, risk management, cost and programme control, and internal and external reporting strategies. You will lead the programme governance model on behalf of the senior leadership team, ensuring the development and ongoing management of programme performance analytics and KPIs. Your role will involve working closely with stakeholders to drive a pro-active performance and cost-conscious culture, identifying improvement opportunities, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and programme controls.
Can you help us to reduce complexity, create certainty, optimise scarce resources and drive a relentless focus on cost through efficient systems, data management and contract administration? Are you experienced in providing businesses with leading indicators that can assist in responsible decision making based on data insights? Can you implement first class but MVP assurance regimes that add value to our activities and drive compliance and business improvements so that everyone gets home safe every day?
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Why Join Us?
At NR Supply Chain Operations, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As the Head of Programme Performance, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our programme's success and contribute to our long-term strategy. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise will be valued and your career will thrive.
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If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our programme to new heights, apply today and become a part of our dedicated team!
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position can be based in Derby, Milton Keynes, Birmingham or Waterloo, London with hybrid working and travel as required and in line with our fatigue management process.
Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working 3-4 days in office, mainly Milton Keynes and national travel as required.
Salary range: £97,850 to £112,283 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 27 June 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add to your application Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted.
There is a particular Supporting Statement template that needs to be completed.
If you cannot access the supporting statement template on the vacancy, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk and we will send you a copy.
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application.
If you would like to speak to the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Lisa Thomas at lisa.thomas@networkrail.co.uk
If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
For some of our roles all prospective external candidates 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.
More information can be found in our Drugs and Alcohol Guidance document.
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