HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd
Senior Policy and Process Manager
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Senior Policy and Process Manager
Senior Policy & Process Manager (ACA) – Base Salary: £54,878–£64,562 pa
Compensation & Flexible Benefits
Due to skills and experience, salary, ranging from £54,878 pa to £64,562 pa, is offered, supplemented by:
- A 20% Flexible Benefits Fund (paid on top of base salary, fully pensionable)
- Competitive benefits (see HS2 Ltd’s Benefits section)
About the Role
As the Senior Policy & Process Manager (ACA), you will:
- Lead the ACA team in defining, maintaining, and embedding ACA controls (policies, processes, and procedures) across HS2 Ltd and the supply chain, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all 7x ACA tests and the cost lifecycle.
- Work collaboratively with multiple functions (e.g., commercial, finance, project controls, counter-fraud) to update and embed ACA controls as needed.
- Ensure the ACA element of HS2’s control environment (including integration with Information Management System, or IMS) remains up-to-date, comprehensive, and delivering intended outcomes.
- Provide direct input to Taskforce 2B (The Bridge) and Taskforce 2C on ACA policy, process, and contractor obligations.
- Reports directly to the Head of ACA Strategy.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead development of a robust, auditable, and transparent ACA governance and assurance framework, integrating with other functions.
- Develop policies, processes, procedures, and Work Instructions (WIs) to support systematic end-to-end ACA across HS2’s entire programme.
- Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of training to enhance understanding and compliance with ACA controls across:
- HS2 functions
- Tier 1 contractors
- Provide operational expertise and guidance to HS2’s delivery teams and the supply chain on ACA controls.
- Ensure HS2’s ACA compliance with UK legislation and standards.
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Additionally, align all work with HS2’s organisational values: Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect.
About You
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Analytical ability: To assess current policies and processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks, and growth opportunities across multi-functional teams.
- Process design expertise: To develop clear, concise, and actionable procedures that ensure efficient, effective ACA implementation.
- Communication skills: Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and execute inclusive training for diverse audiences.
- Stakeholder management: Experience gathering and analysing requirements from multiple stakeholder groups and sources.
Working at HS2 Ltd
Diversity, Inclusion & Equality (EDI)
All employees are expected to actively promote and model EDI through their work. HS2 Ltd supports and enforces legal policies/procedures and staff initiatives including:
- Networks of belonging
- Personal/resilience development opportunities
- Flexible working practices (including adjustments as required)
Further advocacy for a diverse, inclusive work environment is integral to maintaining HS2’s credential as a leader in DEI practice.
Safety Commitment
HS2 Ltd (as a safety-critical organisation) requires employees to adhere to its ‘Safe at Heart’ principles, ensuring own and collective responsibility for health and safety at all times.
Employment Requirements
- Right to Work in the UK: Must be validated prior to interview stage. Note: Traditional visas (e.g., Student visas) are not acceptable due to blatant homework sponsorship limitations.
- Pre-employment Checks:
- Home Office Nationality/Immigration Verification
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
- References, plus financial/educational credential validations
- Recruitment Process: CV-based shortlisting involves bias removal, thus your application requires an evidencia-rich document aligning specifically to these competency-specific criteria.
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- Online applications are assessed solely on CV content. For anonymisation initiatives, submit a Word-format CV in each application to ensure relevance to the criteria.
- Review syntax guidelines: HS2’s Removing Bias in Recruitment.
Missed deadlines = ineligible.
About HS2 Ltd
High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) is a UK rail infrastructure project designed to:
- Reduce travel time between major urban centres
- Extend rail capacity, boosting the economy
- Create job opportunities and skills legacy
Our Commitment to You
HS2 Ltd envisions itself as a leader in DEI practice, cultivating an inclusive, safety-obsessed workplace. Initiatives include:
- Cards supporting flex-based awards, mentoring schemes, ERGs (employee resource groups).
- Flexible resources (permits, accessibility provisions)
- Continuous personal и professional growth investments.
As a safety-critical workforce, all employees must fully comply with ‘Safe at Heart’ procedures and culture.
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