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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Southeastern as a Junior Asset Manager. The role is based out of our Head Office in London Bridge (hybrid working).

The purpose of the Junior Asset Manager role is to provide support for the Senior Asset Manager in embedding the ISO55001 quality standard processes within Southeastern and to enable the successful execution of the 40-year station asset management plan. The Junior Asset Manager is responsible for facilitating day to day Asset Management operations on behalf of an Asset Management Office, supporting 164 Stations locations across London and South East England.

A key component of this role will be the continued development of our People, Processes, Data and Technology, aligned to our Asset Management System. This will be a key role to ensure all asset registers across all business service contracts are kept up to date when station assets have been upgraded or changed at the stations. This includes both internal and externally delivered works.

• Providing support to the Senior Asset Manager in embedding the ISO55001 quality standard processes within Southeastern and enabling the successful execution of long-term station asset management plans.
• Facilitating the day to day Asset Management operations on behalf of an Asset Management Office, supporting 164 Stations locations across London and SE England.
• Ensuring all asset registers are updated when station assets have been upgraded or changed at the stations.
• Line Managing the Data Analyst within the Asset Management team.
• Enabling continuous development of Southeastern People, Processes, Data and Technology, to ensure there is an aligned approach on Asset Management System through efficient collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring Asset Management activities compliance against ISO55001 Quality Standards and reporting performance to the Senior Asset Manager, including proactively flagging potential non-conformities and development opportunities.
• Working closely with Network Rail to create and maintain an Integrated Station Plan (ISP), which captures all known actual and planned works to be delivered by SeR, Network Rail and any other 3rd parties.
• Preparing periodical Asset Management reports consisting of both maintenance and renewal streams. This will include information on required asset upgrades/renewals, asset failure trends, budget and cost, performance against set AM objectives.
• Ensuring consistent compliance with Asset Management Framework Standards and keeping up to date with SFG20 and Network Rail requirements and standards associated with station assets.

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• That you are educated to a degree standard within a relevant subject such as Business administration or a STEM based subject ie. Engineering. However suitable candidates without a degree will be considered if they possess demonstrable experience in an equivalent role.
• That you possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate. effectively via all formats including verbal, written, email and presentations to ensure that topics of varying complexity are articulated and understood.
• That you are self-motivated and able to adapt and learn quickly, applying new skills in an efficient way.
• That you are familiar with ISO 55000 Asset Management principles and/or ISO Business Management Systems and their application.
• That you have the ability to complete all tasks to a high standard, to budget and on time.
• That you have experience of facilitating technical investigations.
• That you a proven track record of line management experience, ideally from a retail background
• That you are people focussed with ability to motivate and empower others in order to reach organisational goals.
• That you have proven success in meeting demanding budgetary and workforce productivity targets.

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.