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Rail freight moves the economy.
We're looking for a Freight Director to lead the strategy, growth and performance of freight across the network and improve services to freight customers.
You'll set the direction for freight, build powerful relationships across operators, customers, government and the wider industry, and turn ambition into delivery. This is a rare opportunity to shape one of the most important agendas in UK transport.
This is a high-profile role, responsible for developing and delivering the strategic direction for rail freight and national operators. You'll lead the development of the Rail freight and National Operators business plan, ensuring the network continues to meet customer needs while supporting sustainable industry growth.
We are looking for someone who can think strategically while remaining closely connected to operational delivery. You'll understand how complex transport or logistics businesses operate, balancing commercial priorities with operational performance, safety, resilience and customer outcomes.
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You'll build trusted relationships with senior leaders across industry, influencing at the highest levels to align competing priorities and deliver shared ambitions. You will have the ability to bring organisations together, navigate complexity and inspire confidence amongst the industry.
We're committed to a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We especially welcome applications from under-represented groups and will make any adjustments you need to be at your best.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven safety leadership skills showing credibility in driving outstanding safety performance.
- Proven ability to empower and inspire a large diverse team.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the freight railway business.
- Successful experience of negotiating and managing a complex profit centre.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing strategy.
- Deep experience of the rail industry, including considerable operational, maintenance and asset management delivery experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to interact and maintain credibility with people at all levels across the business and industry stakeholders.
- Proven track record of customer relationship management, managing contractual relationships and deep understanding of customer delivery ethos.
- Proven ability to deliver and maintain a strongly compliance-driven organisation yet also inspire an effective innovation culture.
- Experience of successfully managing business unit financials.
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Closing date: Midnight 31st July 2026
Location: This is a flexible, nationwide role with frequent travel across Great Britain. Base location is flexible to one of our main General Offices in Great Britain.
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