Head of Rail Operations

Head of Rail Operations | Kineton / National | JR2408_0093 Ready to lead our rail network? YOUR ROLE As we expand our rail services, the Head of Rail Operations and Safety will play a critical role in ensuring safety, implementing strategic rail initiatives, and driving benefit realisation for our program. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with all rail legislation, MOD rail regulations, and industry standards. The Head will lead the safe, cost-effective management of daily rail operations while supporting our growth ambitions, improving management systems, and advising on commercial and contractual issues. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for both healthy and safe rail operations promoting a culture of zero harm Ensure all rail KPI's are delivered on a weekly, monthly, annualised basis. Functionally responsible as the subject matter expert to facilitate an increase in rail freight across the contract. Facilitate timely and efficient implementation of future rail strategy initiatives, delivering on the Customer's green agenda Deliver on proposed strategy and work with Customer to facilitate an increase of rail transport across the contract. Provide project management governance and expertise on all new rail operational opportunities Create, manage and monitor rail budget for Business as usual and any new projects. Develop and enforce compliance legal requirements regulations and operating standards. Ensure that rail operations are delivered in line with industry good practice YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES Detailed knowledge of operational rail safety. Full understanding of rail legislation and national standards Understanding commercial and contractual matters in the rail freight sector. Ability to clearly articulate the right message to audiences at various levels, both internal/external Create, manage and monitor rail budget for BAU and any new projects. Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted. Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks GOOD REASON TO JOIN As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. 26 days holidays plus bank holidays 2 volunteering days per year 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme A tailored personal development and training programme. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Childcare Vouchers Cycle to work scheme Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. CONTACT UK Resourcing TPBN1_UKTJ