Location York, GB Department Name IN TRU - Programme Management (457120) G2 About Network Rail Key Information Role: Business Administration Apprentice Salary: £20,500per annum Location: York Contract Type: Permanent opportunity for new entrants to Network Rail only Start date: September 2026 Office Requirement: Hybrid with an expectation of minimum 3 days per week working from the York office. You may also be required to work from other TRU locations across York, Leeds, Huddersfield, and Manchester, with occasional travel to additional sites as needed. Entry Requirements: You’ll need to have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above to apply, this must include English and Math’s. Education Provider: York College. Further course details: Business Administration… | York College & University Centre Selection Process: If selected, the next stage of the process will be a request for you to submit a video response to several questions (motivational and role specific). You will be contacted after the closing date if you are required to complete this stage. The final stage of the recruitment process will be an in-person Assessment Centre. Assessment Centre: Late April 2026 in York (exact date to be confirmed) 28 days annual leave bank holidays Employees will be entitled to a discretionary 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets. Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here 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. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Transpennine Route Upgrade The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a £10.7 billion Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. This Programme is being led by Network Rail (NR) who will be your employer. Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 29 level crossings. Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times. For more information visit www.theTRUpgrade.co.uk Brief Description Exciting Business Administration Apprentice Opportunity with the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Are you someone who enjoys supporting others and tackling complex challenges? Do you have a passion for solving problems and finding solutions? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! We’re offering a fantastic Business Administration Apprenticeship within the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Sustainability team. As a Business Administration Apprentice on TRU, you’ll help keep one of the UK’s biggest rail programmes running smoothly and support the TRU programme by providing high quality administrative services that help deliver a safer, greener, and more reliable railway. You will be based in the sustainability team, working with internal and external stakeholders to keep information flowing, actions tracked, and governance organised. You’ll: Organise meetings and travel, and prepare agendas, minutes, and action logs. Keep records and trackers up to date, including risk registers and sustainability KPIs. Draft emails, reports, and presentations, and maintain SharePoint content. Help plan and run engagement events with communities, schools, and partners. Manage data and documents carefully, protect sensitive information, and follow safety rules. Work closely with the TRU Sustainability Team, supporting ‘Our Guiding Compass’ across Northern jobs, enhanced environment, satisfied customers, and communities. Gain experience in sustainability reporting, community engagement, and programme governance, with opportunities to contribute to events along the Manchester–Leeds–York route. This role gives you hands-on experience in how sustainability helps deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable rail upgrades — and you’ll be part of the team making it happen. About The Role (External) What we offer: On-the-job experience: Exposure to varying business administration duties in different areas of the programme. Study support: Receive generous study support, with 20% of your working hours set aside specifically for off‑the‑job learning and study related to your apprenticeship. Network Rail cover all costs associated with your studies. Mentorship: Benefit from ongoing mentorship to ensure your professional growth and success. Career development: Gain the skills and attributes you need to become a confident and competent planning professional. Permanent employment with Network Rail, competitive salary, and excellent benefits all whilst you complete a professional qualification! If you’re ready to kick-start your career in rail as a Business Administrator in the Sustainability team, develop your skills, and make a difference within the TRU Programme, apply now, and join us on this exciting journey! What you’ll get out of it: Our investment gives you exposure to Sustainability on a major programme which will transform travel for the North of England over the next 10 years. On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and have 2 years working experience. The opportunities it leads to: At Network Rail, we are committed to providing the best in-house opportunities, offering employees at all levels excellent career progression. Many members of our Executive Team started their careers as apprentices in the rail industry, and we are proud to continue that legacy. Upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to apply for various, exciting roles within the organisation. As your career progresses, there are numerous opportunities for natural progression into managerial positions and beyond. We are dedicated to supporting your career growth and offering the tools and opportunities needed to help you succeed in Business Administration and beyond. Join us at Network Rail, where your career journey could lead to incredible opportunities for advancement and success. The ideal candidate: At TRU, we’re looking for someone who’s motivated to make a real impact, eager to learn, and ready to grow into a future leader. You’ll bring: Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Confidence with tech and communication Attention to detail and integrity when handling confidential information. A team player who enjoys helping others and improving processes. Interest in sustainability and social value, and a willingness to learn how admin supports TRU’s goals. Sound like you? Apply now and help shape the future of rail — we’re excited to meet you! We strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to craft a cover letter as part of your application. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us why you are passionate about joining the Transpennine Route Upgrade team and what unique skills, experiences, or perspectives you can bring to the role. We are keen to understand what motivates you to succeed and how you believe you can contribute to our mission of delivering a safer, greener, and more reliable railway. If you do not hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, unfortunately we will be unable to sponsor this role. How To Apply (External) We are an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader ! We encourage people to work flexibly and welcome applications from everyone Click here for more information. Vi sit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact TRUResourcing@networkrail.co.uk. Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness in your application. This vacancy is Band 8, salary: £20,500 per annum Closing date : 22 nd February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.