Strategic Operations Planner - CarlisleStrategic Operations PlannerWhat is the key purpose of this role?Job Purpose As a member of the Strategic Operations Planning team, manage strategic and medium-term operational and resource planning activities to ensure safe, effective, reliable and cost-efficient delivery of all rail services for nuclear and non-nuclear customers. What are the key deliverables and accountabilities of the role?Key accountabilitiesKey Expectations of the Job HolderKey areasManage demand planning and capacity optimisation (fleet, people, facilities) ensuring all activities and outputs: Are safe, secure and reliable Meet customer expectations Meet commercial targets Comply with national, railway and nuclear mandated regulations and standards Produce driver recruitment requirements. Produce route learning plans. Produce, maintain and update base diagrams (services, drivers and fleet) in line with changing business conditions and customer requirements. Produce, maintain and update base links in line with changing business conditions and customer requirements. Produce weekly locomotive and wagon diagrams. Ensure track access to meet long-term and short-term plans’ requirements. Manage day-to-day relationship with Engineering (Fleet Delivery) to ensure operational and fleet maintenance plans are aligned and assets are available to fulfil the service delivery plan. Measure and report performance against agreed Integrated Business Performance (IBP) key performance indicators (KPIs). Provide Strategic Operations Planning input as required to business development, commercial sales and contract management activities. Actively contribute to business priorities and the future strategy and direction of the department. Support work on train crew efficiencies, link efficiencies, diagram improvements and cross cover opportunities aimed at improving departmental efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing revenue. Comply with relevant procedures, work instructions, methods of work and terms & conditions relevant to the role and keep up to date with and ensure understanding of training and safety policies. Provide guidance, support and training to Operations Planners and the Resourcing team. Support Operations Planning Apprentices in line with development plans. Role-model the behaviours that embody the NTS cultural principles of Freedom, Helpfulness and Drive. Champion and ensure equality, diversity and inclusion within the Operations teamTo find our industry leading benefits and more information, please click apply now and head to our website! What are the benefits of working at NTS?We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse organisation, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.Diversity and inclusion is our top priority, and we embrace uniqueness. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace where our people are able to bring their whole selves to work.All applicants from the NDA Group of companies may be eligible for protection of certain elements of their T&Cs when voluntarily taking up employment with another NDA Group Company. If successful in your application, your existing Group Employer’s HR team will collaborate with the new Group Employer’s HR team to ensure that the appropriate protections are implemented into your contract offer. For further details, please contact a member of your current HR team.The companyWe are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.