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Talent Business Partner (Engineering and Commercial) at East Midlands Railway | CIPD Level 7
We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Head of Commercial and Supply Chain.
About the Role of Head of Commercial and Supply Chain:
This role, reporting to the Fleet Director and based at our head office in Derby, offers an exciting opportunity to lead with impact. You will provide critical expertise to protect EMR’s Fleet commercial and financial interests, ensuring that we minimise financial exposure while maximising opportunities. The role will also be responsible for leading all Fleet-related contracts, including vehicle lease arrangements, depot access agreements, and Train Service Agreements, while ensuring an effective and healthy supply chain.
Who we are looking for:
* Degree in a relevant engineering or management discipline, or its equivalent.
* Experience of managing and leading multi-million-pound contracts between a Train Operating Company and Suppliers.
* Significant experience of working in senior management leadership positions of either technical or operational roles, ideally in rail.
* Proven experience at leading, inspiring and motivating large, high performing teams; demonstrating high expectations of self and others.
* Excellent written, verbal communication and numerical skills.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Rail Contract is advantageous.
Why EMR?
Joining EMR means being part of a team that values every voice and recognizes the unique contributions of everyone in engineering. We’re dedicated to your professional growth and ensuring that you have the resources and support to thrive in your career. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique perspective to our team.
As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:
* Free first-class duty travel on the EMR network.
* Free first-class leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK.
* Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network.
* 75% discount on national leisure travel (including partner and dependants).
* 32 days holiday per year increasing to 34 after 2 years.
* …and many more!
We are open-minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
This role is also hybrid; we operate with “more time together than apart,” usually this means 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, but full-time in the office is also available if preferred.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Truck Transportation
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