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<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About Baringa </span></h3>
<p>Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.</p>
<p>The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.</p>
<p>Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.</p>
<p>Certified as a <em>Great Place to Work </em>around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the <em>Financial Times </em>in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by <em>Forbes </em>for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms.</p></div><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Our Government practice are looking for an experienced Director to join the Transport team.</span> </span></h2>
<p>Baringa is growing our Transport practice and we are looking for a senior leader to help shape the future of mobility.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Transport Director (Technical) with deep rail expertise, a passion for emerging technology, and the commercial drive to build and grow a market-leading business.</p>
<p>This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who is both technically credible and naturally curious. Someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure and transformation.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">What you will be doing</span></span></h3>
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<li>Lead and grow our transport technology capability, with a strong focus on rail.</li>
<li>Help clients integrate emerging technologies, from intelligent infrastructure to AI-enabled operations.</li>
<li>Build trusted, long-term relationships across operators, infrastructure owners, regulators and suppliers.</li>
<li>Originate and win new work, shaping compelling propositions that respond to the evolving mobility landscape.</li>
<li>Provide senior leadership on complex, technology-enabled transformation programmes.</li>
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<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Your skills and experience</span></span></h3>
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<li>Significant senior experience in transport, particularly rail systems and technology.</li>
<li>A strong track record of delivering complex programmes and driving business growth.</li>
<li>A visible and credible network within the transport ecosystem.</li>
<li>A curious mindset and a passion for what’s next in mobility.</li>
<li>A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and build capability.</li>
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<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">What a career at Baringa will give you</span> </span></h2>
<h3><br><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);">Putting</span> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: rgb(208, 0, 111);">People</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">First.</span> </span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h3>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Generous Annual Leave Policy:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Flexible Working:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Corporate Responsibility Days:</span><span data-contrast="none"> Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Wellbeing Fund:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Profit Share Scheme:</span><span data-contrast="none"> All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);" data-contrast="none">Diversity and Inclusion</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.</span> </p>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);" data-contrast="none">An award-winning workplace</span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. </span><a href="https://www.baringa.com/en/impact/awards/"><span data-contrast="none">Click here</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.</span> </p>
<h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Using business as a force for good.</span> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.</span></p>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><span style="color: rgb(208, 0, 111); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-teams="true">Join us</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-teams="true">All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="color: rgb(208, 0, 111); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-teams="true">Baringa Privacy Notices</span></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>For UK & EU</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our <a href="https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-004-ukrpn---uk-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf">UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / </a><a href="https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-005-eurpn---eu-recruitment-privacy-notice-pdf.pdf">EU Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:privacy@baringa.com">privacy@baringa.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>For the USA</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our <a href="https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-007-nerpn-amer--apac-recruitment-privacy-notice-word.pdf">Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC)</a>, to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact <a href="mailto:privacy@baringa.com">privacy@baringa.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>For Australia & Singapore</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our <a href="https://www.baringa.com/globalassets/careers/dp-007-nerpn-amer--apac-recruitment-privacy-notice-word.pdf">Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC)</a>, to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:privacy@baringa.com">privacy@baringa.com</a></span></p></div>
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