Freight Manager [North & East, East Coast & East Midlands] Location York, GB Department Name System Operator About Network Rail Join Our Team at Network Rail Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. 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 the team The Railfreight team serve nationally focused customers whose interests span our geographical route and regional boundaries. These include freight operating companies (FOCs), long distance passenger operators and charter service providers. Working with our industry partners, we keep supermarkets stocked, builders building and medicine moving. Given that a single freight train can replace up to a mile of lorries on a stretch of motorway, we can make a huge contribution to the sustainability agenda. What we do matters, to our customers, communities, and the planet. Were hugely ambitious and our mission is to accelerate the shift to rail. To learn more about the work we do, please check out our Freight Escape mini-series available at the link below: https://network-rail.wistia.com/medias/3qdh6zo8ls Brief Description Who are we looking for? Join our dynamic team and be the key interface for all things freight on the Eastern Region. Youll provide specialist freight knowledge and expertise, supporting our customers interests while protecting Network Rails commercial position. Well look to you to champion freight within the Region and beyond, lead key stakeholder interfaces and introduce new commercial opportunities. As a core member of our team, you'll bring relevant experience with a proven ability to manage diverse customer interests. This is your chance to make a real impact and contribute to both local and national strategic objectives. Are you ready to steer us towards a future of excellence and growth? Join us now and let's drive change together About the role (External) What does the average day look like? Its a varied role, so no two days will be the same. On any given day, you could be leading a meeting with key industry stakeholders; negotiating a new rail connection agreement; or heading to a freight terminal to visit a customer, dressed in full PPE. Always, youll demonstrate Network Rails core behaviours, and inspire others to deliver for our customers. Person Specification / Essential Criteria Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience Commercially astute, persuasive and customer focussed Proven ability to negotiate in a complex commercial environment Knowledge of relevant contracts and contractual environment Experience of managing contractual relationships How to apply (External) How to apply Duration: Permanent Location: This role is based in York George Stephenson House. This role is a full-time opportunity, but flexible working patterns will be considered. Band & Salary: 4B £35,582 - £40,029 Closing date: 9th May 24. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 13th May 24 We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision Visit Evenbreaks Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply or should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact RecruitmentSupportnetworkrail.co.uk and have your IRC number ready as this will be required. What can we offer you in return? We have a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme 75% subsidy on train tickets. ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements. ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. Plus more. BPSS As an arms length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements. Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation Complete a satisfactory 3-year employment history check Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check for more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information - UK Government - BPSS Checks Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another factor. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.