Description A little bit about us: East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge.
The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.
East West Railway Company (that's us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.
At East West Railway Company, we're committed to building an inclusive railway for all.
We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact.
Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves.
We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.
Role Summary: This role will sponsor successful outcomes on the EWR Co. programme.
Function: The Strategy, Sponsorship and External Affairs function is accountable for defining what EWR Co. is, and the impact it will deliver.
It is accountable for securing the required approvals to deliver the scheme, being the custodian of the DCO submission, including statutory consultation, and building a compelling business case.
It will hold design and delivery to account to create a scheme that will realise the economic benefits that EWR offers.
Key Responsibilities Negotiate funding for the project and be a spokesperson to the senior management.
Provide direction and guidance for project empowerment, key business strategies and project initiatives.
Identify and qualify project benefits and manage project benefits realisation.
Participate in initial project planning, including developing the project chart ant the project scope.
Identify members of Steering Committee and facilitate the work of project management office (optionally).
Review changes to the project environment, including schedules, priorities, tasks etc.. Identify project critical success factors and approve deliverables.
Negotiate with stakeholders to gain consensus when differences of opinion take place.
Involve stakeholders in the project and maintain their ongoing commitment to the project through using communication strategies and project management planning methods.
Evaluate the project's success on completion.
Take responsibility of your own and others' health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers' money at the forefront of decisions.
Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
Act as a role model for EWR Co's vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co's Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Extensive experience of applying requirements and benefits management.
Demonstrable experience of leadership roles in major projects, programmes or complex business and change.
Experience of project management frameworks with an ability to apply them successfully on complex projects or programmes.
Demonstrable ability to integrate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable with ambiguity with an ability to translate technical language to multiple audiences.
An understanding of Sponsorship, and the varying ways that the Sponsorship role can be fulfilled.
A proven ability to influence, at all levels with a high degree of commercial acumen.
An excellent communicator with high levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
In depth rail or infrastructure industry experience.
Sponsorship of major projects, business change, industry change or complex portfolios.
Experience of infrastructure projects or complex asset management.
Project experience including significant interfaces with multiple agencies.
Understanding of public sector finance and funding.
Experience of translating railway context to non-rail partner agencies.
Extensive experience of consents environment (planning, environmental, rail) Excellent communication skills with ability to negotiate and influence.
Benefits What we offer: • Competitive base salary • Up to 12% employer's pension contribution • 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy • Life assurance • Employee Assistance Programme • Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies • On-the-spot and annual awards • Advanced learning and development programmes • Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities • Enhanced family-friendly policies • Exceptional IT tools EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives.
EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual's work life balance and style Diversity and Inclusion: To discover the best solutions, it's important we embrace diversity of thought.
That's why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued.
Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being.
Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves.
It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.
If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we'd love to hear from you.
East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway.