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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for an Assurance and Capability Manager for a 6 Month contract based London or York (3 days onsite per week).

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As an Assurance and Capability Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Providing independent assessment and confirmation that projects are on track, being appropriately managed and remain aligned to objectives. Managing an effective monitoring, control and reporting system, to enable the analysis and interpretation of project & programme performance data and information, working with project and functional teams.

Reporting outcomes of reviews to all stakeholders, confirming their understanding and acceptance and agree resulting actions. Overseeing the timely and accurate reporting of assurance to delivery teams and stakeholders. We’re passionate about delivering great service and are challenging ourselves to support the achievement of this in more efficient and effective ways.

Assurance: Project Assurance seeks to provide independent and objective oversight of the likely future performance of projects. Assessing the deliverability of projects to determine whether the project is performing as expected.

P3M (Project, Programme, Portfolio): is the approach to the management of projects, programmes & portfolios, and is the method Network Rail applies to the governance and delivery of the range of projects managed across the business.

Essential: 

• Good understanding of rail assurance frameworks, standards, procedures, and corporate governance, with experience in regulatory environments.
• knowledge of project processes and delivery, focused on assessing project performance and deliverability rather than managing projects directly.
• Skilled in handling and interpreting diverse data and information, drawing conclusions, making recommendations, and producing various reports.
• Experienced in engaging with project teams, managing stakeholders, influencing outcomes, and navigating challenges effectively.
• Proficient in conducting assurance reviews, evaluating project outputs, providing feedback, and supporting teams in understanding and overcoming delivery challenges.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".