Professional Development Specialist x2

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.

What you'll need (Essential)

We're looking for someone who can combine strong operational knowledge with a real ability to develop others. You'll need:

Your core experience and capabilities

• Ability to develop and deliver training courses
• Ability to provide technical support
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of training methodology
• Good knowledge of assessment processes
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately (written and verbal)

Your professional development

• Ability to gain relevant training qualification(s)
• Ability to gain Level 2 rules competency
• Ability to gain assessor competence

Your operational and training expertise

• Proven track record in an operational post, managing real-time incidents
• Effectively assessing and evaluating delegate enhanced knowledge and skills
• Designing, facilitating and delivery of appropriate training interventions
• In depth knowledge of company standards and training processes
• Detailed understanding of railway operations

Great if you also bring (Desirable)

Alongside the essentials, you'll ideally bring some of the following:

• Strong technical or vocational expertise, with a thorough understanding of the safety and capability requirements relevant to the discipline
• Verifier competence, supporting robust and consistent assessment standards
• Confident IT skills and the ability to use technology effectively in your day-to-day work
• Experience working through change, particularly within complex, fast-moving environments
• Strong stakeholder skills, with experience building relationships and managing multiple priorities and perspectives
   

Don't meet every requirement? 

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team. 

What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist & the hiring manager will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be contacted by our Resourcing Team and invited to an interview.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application or contact Simone Simpson, Resourcing Business Partner.

Closing date: 11th November 2026. Please get your application in as soon as possible; we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications may not be accepted. 

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.