Operations Standards Specialist (High Speed)

The role

We are excited to be introducing a Operations Standards Specialist into our Operations team.

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead the development of the HS1 Rule Book (level 1 standard) and prepare and provide rules updates to the industry.

2. Lead the on-going development of operational notices and instructions including Signaller briefings, special operating instructions, Sectional Appendices and interface instructions in association with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, enabling them to be delivered in a standardized consistent, timely and compliant manner.

3. Provide guidance and expert specialist knowledge regarding rules, regulations and instructions; advise on interpretation and implementation of rules regulations and instructions both internal to our  High Speed as well as working alongside our industry partners.

4. Undertake specific analysis across our (High Speed) business to develop and deliver improvement projects for operations procedures, including reviewing the effectiveness of existing control measures.

5. Lead the System Review Panel (SRP) sub groups, challenging existing practices, rules, regulations and instructions and present the recommendations to SRP.

6. Lead the review of all our (High Speed) operation Standards, both internal to us and within the Industry, challenging those where our needs are not properly considered. Prepare non-compliance applications where necessary.

7. Lead on the evaluate and manage all High Speed operational documentation to provide a standard and consistent approach to any new or changed standard.

8. Manage special traffic arrangements within High Speed and at the interfaces so that all STP movements are published in the weekly or daily High Speed Special traffic notice

9. Develop and deliver relevant audit protocols and co-ordinate the response of operational audits and findings.

10. Co-ordinate and prepare requests for derogations and Temporary Non Compliances against the requirements of Level 1 Standards on behalf of our High Speed Operations.

This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

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!

About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We’re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

The person

So, who are we looking for? If you can answer ‘yes’ to the following criteria, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Essential

• Proficiency to communicate clearly in writing and orally

• Working experience in environment where focus on safety, business and performance improvements

• Proven ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels

• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks at a range of locations.

• Good level of office IT skills

• Good interpersonal, influencing communication and organisation skills

• Knowledge of Investigation technics

• Proven relevant experience in railway operational principles and implementation of relevant standards

• Good knowledge of operating rules, regulation, standards, principles and guidance (particularly the railways and other guided transport systems (safety) regulations 2006 ROGs)

Desirable

• Knowledge of High Speed operations

• Member of the Institute of Railways Operations

• Recognised Management qualification – e.g HND Management Studies

• Recognised Safety qualification – e.g. NEBOSH certificate or Audit qualification

To succeed in this role, you will deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Re-write the NRHS Electrical Mechanical Management Information Systems (EMMIS) Control Room Instructions

• Support the VCS rectification project and re-writing the instructions

• Support the NRHS Operations Management team at meetings such as OPSRAM

• Support the update of standards such as the Sectional Appendix, EZP,ERS & OCS Limit book, etc.

• Brief and mentor staff on the electrical aspects of NRHS where required

• Lead on a review and response to the unlabelled assets with no documentation/procedures