Who We Are
About Network Rail...
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. Click here to learn more.
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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more....
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: Manchester
Band & Salary: Band 4C £43,588 - £53,167
About the role
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.
Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!
What does the average day look like?
Main responsibilities
- You'll work closely with the Data Engineering and Visualisation teams in the Digital & Data Function to shape and prioritise the Data pipeline, ensuring it delivers measurable benefits across the organisation.
- A key part of your role involves managing the BI training curriculum and planning learning events to build capability and professionalism in BI across Network Rail.
- You'll also lead communications-developing campaigns, managing the Data Community, and promoting best practice and new tools.
- Your day may include gathering requirements for new BI products, tracking benefits from released solutions, and driving service improvements based on customer feedback and compliance monitoring.
- It's a varied and collaborative role, central to the success and evolution of the Digital & Data Function.
Your experience and skills
Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Knowledge of benefits identification and management approaches.
- Proven strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrable experience of working with and facilitating multifunctional groups.
- Experience of creating opportunities for information and knowledge sharing e.g. establishing and running Working Groups or Communities of Practice.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively through multiple channels, including written, verbal and presentation.
- Proven experience of writing communications and bulletins.
- Demonstrable advanced knowledge of core Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Demonstrable excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of coding languages.
Desirable
- Professional qualification related to information, knowledge, benefits management, communications or training (e.g. CILIP, BCS Benefits Planning and Realisation or equivalent).
- Experience and evidence of brand design and development.
- Experience of implementing Service Design.
Additional Information...
Contact: RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments