On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Training and Planning Manager for a 3 months contract based Hybrid - Manchester.
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 Training and Planning Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
* Lead Network Rail Trainings customer service, planning and administration operation. To establish the effective management and resolution of customer queries, successful management of training resources and the safe utilisation of trainers and venues
* Direct the delivery of the training business plan as specified by the customers to achieve agreed key performance indicators, achieve workforce competence and maximise efficiencies in training places and throughput of training.
* Embed and manage the newly formed customer helpdesk and support the development of the future strategy for customer service operations.
* Line management responsibility for 3 direct reports scaling a team of circa 30 personnel.
Essential:
* Proven experience in line management, with a strong focus on team leadership and performance optimization.
* Skilled in strategic workload planning to ensure efficient resource allocation and project delivery.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Desirable:
* Delivering training.
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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
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 exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
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".