Regulatory Project Manager

Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life. SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport. About the job The post holder will be responsible for delivering compliance and maximum value from a portfolio of industry contracts held by South Western Railway (SWR) in relation to its access and leasing arrangements. The position reports to the Head of Industry Partnerships and forms a key part of the team responsible for the Portfolio of Regulated Agreements. Working alongside the Regulatory Access Manager and the Stations & Depots Access Manager, the post holder will deliver efficient support across a range of contract and change management workstreams, achieving contractual compliance, best value as appropriate within the industry framework and franchise obligations, and sound process and project management. The role has a strong commercial focus, delivering key income and recovery streams for SWR, by way of efficiently handling relevant compensation mechanisms, access charging, analysis of contractual metrics, project management and change processes. Your main responsibilities will be: Provide support to Head of Industry Partnerships, Regulatory Access Manager and the Stations & Depots Access Manager across a range of activities, as required. Support the team in the efficient and compliant delivery of Track, Station and Depot access contracts amendments and obligations, protecting the interest of SWR's business and seeking maximum revenue and savings. Manage all aspects of Station Change, Depot Change, Network Change and Vehicle Change processes, as required and in concert with the Stations & Depots Access Manager and Regulatory Access Manager, achieving regulatory compliance while protecting the interest of SWR's business and securing appropriate compensation. Act as lead interface on project management issues arising from Change processes. Lead annual negotiations such as Station Qualifying Expenditure (QX), Depot 80/20 threshold reconciliation, optimising SWR's financial position as both beneficiary and facility owner. Liaise with relevant departments to provide ongoing analysis and assurance regarding the Schedule 4 possession compensation regime between SWR and Network Rail, identifying and pursuing initiatives in order to maximise SWR's income. Liaise with relevant departments to provide ongoing analysis and assurance regarding the Schedule 8 performance regime between SWR and Network Rail, identifying and pursuing policy initiatives in order to maximise SWR's income. Oversee the approval of invoices and purchase orders, and both the payment & receipt of monies owed under access contracts, liaising with relevant SWR departments and external creditors and debtors to ensure timely payments or resolution of disputes. Work closely with Finance functions to ensure that accurate budget forecasting and financial variance analysis is delivered in respect of income and expenditure arising from access contracts. You'll need to be: Educated to degree level or equivalent A proactive and organised approach. Effective time management skills, and an ability to work to deadlines. Numeracy and analytical skills, with good attention to detail and sound contractual understanding. Knowledge of the operational railway, the contractual framework within which it operates and associated regulatory processes would be a significant advantage. Working pattern 18 hours per week across 2 days, within office hours. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees. Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent). 75% discount on many other train operating companies. Full training and support with development. Large range of exclusive retail offers. Excellent pension scheme. We all belong at SWR.

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