Job Title: Regional Development Programme and Planning Manager

Grade: MS

Who we are:

The role will be based in Exeter, with frequent travel across the whole GWR network, including London. Some overnight stays will also be required.

GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South West of England.

Over the next few years we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.

These large schemes are complemented by wide-ranging devolution of decision-making powers and funding to England’s regions, which present a unique opportunity for GWR to secure funding for further improvements to the railway.

We aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard – a better experience for our customers. Together we will restore the railways as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

If you share our passion for the railway then we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

GWR needs to actively engage with these business-, Network Rail- or third party-led opportunities and requires a suitably experienced specialist to inform and influence decisions on matters that could have a significant impact on the company and on our customers.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• provide programme and planning expertise to the Regional Development Managers across GWR;
• enable the RDMs to prioritise their external bidding;
• provide feasibility support activity;
• assemble bids;
• help GWR achieve a more consistent approach in planning for the delivery of outputs; and
• provide cross-cover for the Regional Development Manager, West.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll need to be:

• able to demonstrate that you have a good record in transportation and/or development planning, plus bid preparation;
• in possession of a good working knowledge of industry processes (or willingness to learn quickly) with the confidence to challenge the status quo to deliver better outcomes for the rail industry and for our customers; and
• able to communicate ideas at all levels both internally and with external stakeholders such as Network Rail and the Department for Transport. 

The Reward:

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including final salary pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, childcare vouchers and an Employee assistance programme

Additional Information:

The role will be based in Exeter, with frequent travel across the West region (particularly Devon and Cornwall) as well as to London. Some overnight stays will also be required.

The Commercial Development Directorate, of which this role is part, is a small, collaborative and flexible business unit that prides itself on delivering concrete positive outcomes for the company. We work closely with all other business functions to ensure that GWR explores all opportunities for external funding to improve the service we provide passengers.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our organisation. And the broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That’s why we’re committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

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