Integrated planning and Capacity Manager
An exciting opportunity for an Integrated Planning and Capacity Manager to join our Member Services team on a permanent basis, based out of our Darlington office. (hybrid working). Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page
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. The role
We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative professional to join our Member Services Business Unit as anIntegrated Planning and Capacity Manager. This newly created role will report directly tothe Head of Change Integration, and will be instrumental in shaping how we plan and allocate resources across change and operational initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely withDelivery Leads, Resource Managers, and Project Managersacross the enterprise to optimise resource utilisation and support our member-first ethos. You’ll be responsible for developing integrated planning models, managing capacity, and driving continuous improvement in how we deliver change. This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise and help define the role from the ground up, embedding planning best practices and tools likeProject for the Webto streamline our planning and reporting. The person
We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative professional with a strong background in enterprise-wide planning and capacity management. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level experience and a proven ability to optimise resources across complex change portfolios and the ability to design and deliver management information (MI) to support cross-functional change. To be successful in the this role you will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to structure complex information into clear, accessible formats. You will have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be a confident and engaging presenter, capable of influencing across stakeholder groups including C-suite. A Collaborative mindset with a focus on alignment and high standards and the ability to champion and embed best practice across teams. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for.You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you
Rewarding you
A competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous annual bonus plan
We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
4x Life Assurance cover
Colleague referral scheme
Heath & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
Buy and sell holidays
Give as you earn scheme
Paid volunteering days
Flexible half days leave
Electric vehicle leasing
Cycle to work scheme
Next Steps
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by 31st August 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
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