Freight Manager [North & East, East Coast & East Midlands]
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. We're 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. You'll provide specialist freight knowledge and expertise, supporting our customers' interests while protecting Network Rail's commercial position.
We'll 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?
It's 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, you'll demonstrate Network Rail's 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]]>