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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Vacancy Details

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: This role is based in London Waterloo General Offices. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
• Band & Salary: Band 1.C, salary up to £119,352

About The Role

We are looking for an accomplished governance leader to become our Deputy Company Secretary and lead the Governance & Secretariat function. Reporting to the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will set the strategic direction for corporate governance across Network Rail and its Group companies.

This is a high-impact role at a significant point of change for the railway. You will strengthen governance maturity, organisational effectiveness and decision-making, while helping shape future-ready governance arrangements for Great British Railways.

Network Rail is undergoing a period of significant transformation as the railway industry evolves towards Great British Railways. As Deputy Company Secretary, you'll play a central role in ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of corporate governance while helping to shape the governance arrangements of the future railway.

This is a high-profile leadership role offering the opportunity to work directly with the Board, Chair, Executive Leadership Team and Group General Counsel & Company Secretary. You'll provide expert advice, constructive challenge and strategic guidance on governance matters, influencing key decisions that impact the organisation and the wider rail industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting and delivering the corporate governance strategy for Network Rail, while contributing to the development of governance arrangements for future Great British Railways.
• Leading the design and implementation of modern governance frameworks and operating models that respond to organisational transformation and industry reform.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to the Board, Chair, Committees and Executive Leadership Team on governance best practice, statutory requirements and decision-making.
• Overseeing statutory and regulatory compliance across all Group companies, ensuring corporate records, constitutional documents, statutory registers and Companies House filings remain accurate and compliant.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Governance & Secretariat team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and customer focus.
• Building influential relationships with senior leaders, government departments, regulators, shareholders and external stakeholders to shape and strengthen governance arrangements.
• Driving continuous improvement in Board and Committee effectiveness, helping to enhance governance maturity, accountability and organisational decision-making.
• Setting and maintaining best practice standards for Board and Committee processes, governance reporting, information management and decision records.
• Leading governance activities associated with the Annual Report & Accounts, Annual General Meeting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Harnessing technology and innovation to enhance governance data, reporting capabilities and control frameworks.