At Network Rail, our Finance function is key to our success. Our diverse and high-achieving team is responsible for ensuring we secure appropriate funding and get the best possible value for the money we spend, driving forward our continuing mission to transform the UK’s rail network into a world-class infrastructure.

What does the average day look like?

In this role you will deliver specialist advice on how best identify, prioritise and manage risks for designated accounts, using Network Rail’s ERM framework, to help them to develop their risk registers and make risk-based decisions. You will provide expert advice and training on the ERM framework, tools and processes via informal meetings as well as formal training sessions to improve risk management capability. This includes monitoring adherence to the ERM framework and its processes so accounts achieve compliance, providing feedback on areas for improvement and working with accounts on action plans. You will also evaluate risk data for your accounts, challenging account stakeholders to appropriately document risks using the ERM process to facilitate consistent reporting at enterprise level for executive leadership and the Board. As well as facilitating risk workshops to develop new risks, upskilling attendees on how best to undertake their own workshops to help embed a risk culture and improve capability across the organisation.

You will support the ongoing improvements to the ERM framework and risk management activities through leading on improvement projects, working with stakeholders within the team, and across the organisation. You will also attend risk governance meetings, providing challenge in risk discussions and insights from internal and external sources, as well as answering question on best practice risk approaches.

About the role

What essential skills and experiences are required?

·       Evidence of being a subject matter expert in Enterprise Risk Management

·       Proven knowledge of one or more of the main risk management standards (such as ISO 31000, COSO or HM Treasury’s Orange Book)

·       Proven experience as a facilitator of multifunctional groups

·       Experience of managing relationships and expectations with key stakeholders

We would also like, but not essential.

·       Recognised qualification in risk management or working towards, e.g., IRM certificate, Diploma or equivalent

·       Educated to degree level

·       Experience of working in the rail industry or other regulated organisations

What can we offer you in return?

We have a range of benefits including:

·     28 days annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays and five volunteer days

·     My Benefits – our discounted online shopping site

·     A range of discounted offers including, Healthcare offers, cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits

·     Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets

·     A range of pension schemes

·     Two weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

·     Training, development and employee assistance programme available