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General information

Posting ID
PIP1891

Organisation
Network Rail
Contract duration
3-4 months
Workplace Type
Hybrid
Location
York

Description & Requirements


On behalf of Network Rail, we are currently creating a pipeline for an upcoming opportunity for x2 Planners for a 3–4-month contract- hybrid working based in York.


Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!


As a Planner, your main responsibilities will be:

  • Produce a robust training delivery plan to accommodate all Network Rail Training Catalogues and meet annual ley performance indicators and customer demand in conjunction with delegates and training team members.
  • Maximist trainer and venue utilisation through regular reporting, monitoring and collaboration with delegates and training team members. Consider

the health and wellbeing of trainers and customers when producing the training plan

  • Actively support delivery of the Planning & Administration volumes and annual Key Performance Indicators.


Essential: 

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and quality driven approach to working


Desirable:

  • A knowledge of the railway industry and rail training sector
  • A knowledge of training catalogue and training supply chain
  • A knowledge of Training Standards


Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.


Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.


Disability Confident


As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.


Armed Forces Covenant


Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.


In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".