Senior NPR Sponsorship & Strategy Lead

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-speed rail company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Sponsor to lead its sponsorship responsibilities for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. The role involves shaping development strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with national transport objectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex political environments. This position comes with a competitive salary and a flexible benefits fund in addition to the base salary.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working across multiple organisations to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders in ambiguous situations.
• Experience leading teams to deliver defined outcomes in major programme contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead HS2 Ltd's sponsorship responsibilities for NPR during formative stages.
• Shape NPR development strategy to ensure integration with HS2.
• Manage and prioritise requests from DfT regarding NPR.
• Facilitate resolution of complex issues and risks.

Skills

Build senior-level relationships

Leadership and decision-making

Excellent communication

Manage competing priorities

Job description

A leading high-speed rail company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Sponsor to lead its sponsorship responsibilities for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme. The role involves shaping development strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with national transport objectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex political environments. This position comes with a competitive salary and a flexible benefits fund in addition to the base salary.