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 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.If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!Brief Description To manage a team of roster clerks and operations support clerks to produce safe, efficient and cost-effective rosters and provide quality administrative support to local managers.Please note- This role is to cover the south of the patch so definitely will require time to be split between Bedford and Fleckney (+ the other southern depots).About the role (External)Key Accountabilities:1. Lead and manage, providing direction and training to the resourcing team, developing team members through continual monitoring and review to enhance team performance.2. Manage the compilation and co-ordination of safe, efficient and cost-effective rosters.3. Monitor route compliance with collective bargaining procedures, employees' Terms & Conditions of Service, National Agreements and Management of Fatigue in respect of rostering activities.4. Liaise with HR Business Partners to develop the routes resource plan to enable efficient and effective recruitment and training.5. Liaise with Management Accountants to provide support to managers in delivering annual budgets.6. Oversee the provision of information to managers to support reporting requirements, including, but not limited to, visualisation, contingency planning, working time exceedances, sickness and other absences, OSB attendance and financial off-costing.7. Oversee accurate payroll input as appropriate.8. Manage support service contracts and conduct system checks to identify potential for cost reduction and adoption of best practice providing an environment for continuous improvement.9. Collate and provide relevant audit documentation as necessary.10. Provide support for local collective bargaining procedures and act as management side secretary of Route/Area Council, monitoring agreed actions to support implementation.Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:Essential· Previous successful experience of leading, managing and developing people· Previous experience of utilising decision making skills and assertiveness· Previous successful experience of demonstrating organisation and planning skills· Demonstrable ability to communicate and articulate clearly and concisely· Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills· Expert knowledge of NR rostering principles· Detailed understanding of conditions of service, including pay arrangements, applicable to rostering· Knowledge of the UK railway industry· Knowledge of people management policies and procedures· Knowledge of Lean processes and toolsDesirable· Experience of working in an administrative environment· Geographical knowledge of the Route/Area· Previous rostering experienceHow to apply (External)Salary: Band 4B- £35,582-£42,218. Salary dependant on competencies.Closing date: 29th August 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.Please note- Interviews will be held on 4th and 5th September, please ensure you are available for those dates.Click apply now to apply.What does our recruitment process look like?
* Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
* If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.
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