Who We Are
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent (Full Time)
Salary: £26,000
Contact: If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
Some of our great benefits:
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on train tickets.
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more....
About the role
What does the average day look like?
As a Project Management Assistant (Change), you'll support Project Managers in delivering key time table change initiatives across the railway. You'll maintain project plans, trackers and action logs, coordinate meetings, share project updates, and help ensure activities stay on track. Working with stakeholders across the business, you'll use Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools to support efficient project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
A little bit about the team...
You'll join a friendly and collaborative team of four Project Managers, providing support across a wider programme and timetable function. The team works closely with a range of stakeholders across Network Rail, helping to deliver change initiatives that support the future of railway operations. It's a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and make a real contribution to projects that have a nationwide impact.
Next Steps
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 30th November, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail
All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the delivery of projects. You'll have strong Microsoft 365 skills, confidence using technology, and a willingness to embrace AI-enabled tools such as Copilot. You'll be a great communicator, able to build positive relationships with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to the team. Experience supporting projects or programmes would be advantageous.
Essential Criteria
Educated to HND/HNC level, relevant project or administration experience
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Strong organisation skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Computer literate (Word, Excel, PPT)
Your application will be taken on its merits, any offers if successful will be conditional upon a visa with full right to work in the UK (e.g. Dependent Visa).
Where sponsorship is required, we can only sponsor where the requirements of the immigration rules are met.