Job Description: Head of Strategic Planning Location: Stratford, London Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35) Overview: Someone available 3 days / week, and attending office at least 2 days / week Strong track record of managing / leading high profile strategic planning studies Management of a small team Act as a point of contact for liaising with internal contacts especially sponsors / Early-Stage Development Attending/ representing at internal /external forums on an as-necessary basis Understanding / ability to manage suppliers covering capacity analysis, demand forecasting, strategy development, rolling stock. It isn t necessarily about being an expert in these areas but the candidate must be able to determine what good (or bad ) looks like and provide leadership / clarity Knowledge of train operators, Mayoral Combined Authorities and Sub-national transport bodies in Anglia / East Midlands