Systems Thinking Specialist [Improvement]

• Act as a regional expert in your specialist area, connecting, supporting, and constructively challenging stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Apply systems thinking to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes aligned with regional and national priorities.
• Collaborate across Integrated Business Units (IBUs), national teams, and other functions to ensure alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistency.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, building trusted relationships and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Operate with autonomy and initiative, working independently with direction rather than supervision.
• Adapt to evolving organisational structures and priorities during the transition into GBR, supporting change initiatives with resilience and flexibility.
• Champion and coordinate the regional improvement agenda, acting as a conduit between IBUs and national initiatives.
• Apply Lean principles and programme management techniques to drive measurable improvements across the region.
• Support cultural transformation by enabling bottom-up improvement initiatives and capability building.
• Track, evaluate, and report on improvement outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate improvement workshops, training, and coaching to build internal capability., At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective 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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.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. Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Do you have experience in Six Sigma?, The Southern Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRAI) team are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Thinking Specialist - Improvement to lead and coordinate the regional improvement agenda across the Southern region. This role will act as a strategic conduit between Integrated Business Units (IBUs), national teams, and other functions, driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will be responsible for applying Lean principles and programme management techniques to deliver measurable improvements, enabling bottom-up transformation and capability building. Your work will contribute to enhancing performance, efficiency, and stakeholder value across the region., * Proven ability to apply systems thinking in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and delivery.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and adapting to change.
• Experience working in or with large, matrixed organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in leading or supporting improvement programmes in large organisations.
• Ability to influence cultural change and foster a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Skilled in programme or portfolio management, including benefits realisation and stakeholder engagement, * Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Business Management, Engineering, Quality, Systems Thinking, Project / Programme Management).
• Professional certifications or training in one or more of the following (depending on role):

• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
• ISO Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Chartered Quality Professional (CQI)
• PRINCE2, MSP, or APM qualifications
• Systems Thinking or Systems Engineering training

Salary : £55,596 - £65,966, Plus an Inner London allowance of £3,270 per annum, pro/rata and many more benefits. Salary dependent on skills and experience of the successful candidate.

The role is based in London Puddle Dock, hybrid working with minimum 3 days in the office. It will require 60% travel across the Network Rail Southern region.

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We offer 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 stations with your Network Rail pass.

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

Plus, more .

We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.