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<p>HS2 Ltd conducted an extensive global search for the right candidate to take forward
one of the largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes in the world.</p><p>
</p><p>The salary was identified as the level necessary to attract and then secure
the right candidate to lead the HS2 Project. It has been bench-marked against the
salaries for similar senior positions in comparable industry roles. It is a competitive
salary for the demands of the role and the skills required.</p><p> </p><p>The job
specification which set out the skills and experience criteria were published on the
HS2 Ltd website.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><p>
</p><p>► Information analysis - An ability to assimilate complex, ambiguous and often
incomplete information, in order to take action providing clear direction and purpose
to the organisation and its stakeholders.</p><p>► An ability to understand and focus
on detail as needed whilst maintaining the strategic vision and overview to keep the
project focused.</p><p>► Public speaking & Ambassadorial skills - to lead innovation
within the broader industry, working with technical bodies, trade associations, the
supply chain and government.</p><p>► Ability to build, lead and motivate top executive
teams and consensus within these teams and the board.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Knowledge</strong></p><p>
</p><p>► An ability to assimilate complex, ambiguous and often incomplete information,
in order to take action providing clear direction and purpose to the organisation
and its stakeholders.</p><p>► Knowledge of best practice approaches to embedding continuous
improvement culture as the organisation shifts from concept to delivery and adapts
accordingly.</p><p>► Knowledge of inclusive leadership techniques and approaches.</p><p>►
<em>Qualifications</em><strong>: </strong>Applicants will most likely have a strong
academic or professional training and have experience of dealing with complex engineering
and business issues.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><p> </p><p>► Experience
of leading a successful transformation of a large complex commercially-focused delivery
organisation, achieving significant improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and
customer service.</p><p>► Experience of leading an ingrained Health and Safety culture
through personal leadership and commitment.</p><p>► Experience of effective strategic
risk management, change control processes and capital allocation on large scale capital
intensive projects or within organisations delivering in this environment.</p><p>►
Experience of dealing with the procurement of a complex supply chain.</p>
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