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Title: Job Opportunity Post by: grahame on December 20, 2016, 12:29:17 https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1518404
Quote Head of Train Services Strategy Department for Transport Closing date: 3 Jan 2017 We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the Department’s approach to the specification of requirements for train services and its strategy for rolling stock, the most critical elements of the franchises which the Department procures. At a time of the biggest modernisation to rail services since the Victorian times, this team has a key role to play in the delivery of services which make the most of the investment that has been undertaken in the network. This is an exciting role which would suit someone who is passionate about the rail industry and ensuring that passengers benefit from well-designed franchised services. The successful candidate would ideally have experience in specification and procurement of rail services, and would demonstrate the ability to quickly get to grips with our strategy on rolling stock. They will also be able to inspire and motivate a small team of committed specialists as well as having the confidence to deal credibly with senior industry stakeholders. This is a big role, with significant breadth of responsibility, and therefore we are looking for a dedicated individual who will have the ability to think innovatively about our approach to procuring and contracting for rail services, as well as a good understanding of franchising and an ability to work successfully in a highly complex political and commercial environment. But most importantly, you will be excited by the career opportunity that this role provides. If you have the ability to provide strategic leadership in this really important area, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: Western Pathfinder on December 20, 2016, 18:06:50 Probably the best description of Poison Challice In The World....... .
Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: Chris from Nailsea on December 20, 2016, 18:28:12 Agreed: is there actually anyone out here, in the real world outside the Department for Transport, who has "the ability to think innovatively about our approach to procuring and contracting for rail services, as well as a good understanding of franchising ..."? :o ::) :P
Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: grahame on December 20, 2016, 18:49:10 Agreed: is there actually anyone out here, in the real world outside the Department for Transport, who has "the ability to think innovatively about our approach to procuring and contracting for rail services, as well as a good understanding of franchising ..."? :o ::) :P I know you jest, Chris ... but one name sprung to my mind, and as I gave it some thought so did another. Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: Chris from Nailsea on December 20, 2016, 18:52:22 Christian Wolmar? ;)
Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: grahame on December 20, 2016, 19:04:19 Christian Wolmar? ;) I don't think he's terribly convinced about franchising ... http://www.christianwolmar.co.uk/2014/12/rsa-speech-what-is-franchising-not-for/ ... but he does seem to have given it some thought. Would be a bit like putting a poacher in charge of the game birds! Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: Adelante_CCT on December 20, 2016, 19:05:40 Quote Agreed: is there actually anyone out here, in the real world outside the Department for Transport, who has "the ability to think innovatively about our approach to procuring and contracting for rail services, as well as a good understanding of franchising ..."? :o ::) :P Is there anyone inside the DFT who has the ability to ......? Title: Re: Job Opportunity Post by: Chris from Nailsea on December 20, 2016, 19:08:31 Would be a bit like putting a poacher in charge of the game birds! Maybe that's what they need - a shotgun up the @rse. ::) This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |