Job Description
Location
London, GB
Department Name
CT NR (High Speed) Ltd – Operations Manager (989030) G1
About Network Rail
Join our Operations Team at Network Rail High Speed – 18 months fixed term contract – Route Crime & Security Manager
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations – through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Route Crime & Security Manager. This is for an 18 month fixed term contract.
You will act as the route focal point for internal and external stakeholders in relation to route crime, security and contingency preparedness of the route. Working in line with the regional strategy develop, promulgate and maintain route crime prevention, security and emergency plans and procedures in line with statutory requirements.
You will manage the route performance improvement process relating to route crime, including the production of robust and quantifiable performance improvement plans.
This is a fixed term position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
Please be aware this role holds a mandatory requirement for the incumbent to hold valid security vetting clearance. Any offer will be conditional on the successful candidate obtaining clearance prior to a start date being agreed.
If you have lived outside of the UK in the last 3 years and have been invited to interview for this role, please notify us.
For further information including residency eligibility, please contact your recruiter for more details.
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.
About the role (External)
The person
Essential
- Excellent negotiation skills and influencing
- Educated to degree level or be able to show equivalent level of experience and competency
- Detailed understanding of and proven credibility in operational security matters
- Good understanding of the principles of contingency and emergency planning and management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex data in a simple and understandable way
Desirable
- Proven experience and expertise in major incident/crisis management at a tactical level
- Good understanding of security issues as they affect Network Rail’s undertakings
- Good understanding of railway operational requirements
- Post-graduate qualification in emergency/disaster management, security (domestic or international) counter-terrorism, operational resilience or risk, or similar
How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at One Stratford Place, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£46,701 – £55,411 plus inner London allowance of £3,270
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
❤ Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme – plus more
We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
Life at Network Rail
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Targeted Diversity Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 20 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role 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.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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