Role: Planning Systems & Training Specialist Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to £46,500 per annum Job Purpose * Act as the main training resource for new starters in the Train Planning team including STP Planning & rolling stock diagramming * Prepare and update training and process documentation for the Train Planning team * Maintain a good standard of knowledge of all Train Planning processes and activities through competency management. * Support ongoing workstreams to develop current systems and investigate new Planning software. Input into business plans as required. * Produce and deliver training sessions on new software that is introduced * Contribute to a safe and efficient railway Key Accountabilities * Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing improvements to planning and diagramming processes and systems * Liaise with the project management team and the SME as the lead Train Planning contact for the VoyagerPlan replacement project * As required, upskill and assist with professional development of members of the Planning team * Maintain high standards of work across the team and provide one to one training to address any deficiencies * Be an expert on Planning systems, including integration with downstream and upstream systems within and outside of the business * Be the main contact point for existing software providers, including Worldline & Tracsis. Representing the Train Planning team at required service meetings. * Assist as necessary with STP Planning workload. * Support the Timetable Production Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. * Confidently deliver engaging training plans one-to-one or to a group Person Specification Essential: * Proven track record of achieving deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail * Experience and proven understanding of UK Train Planning processes and systems including VoyagerPlan and Attune. * Knowledge of Project Management principles is desirable. * Excellent IT literacy * A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. * Understanding of how business processes could be redesigned to implement more efficient and smarter ways of working, including IT change * Track record of building effective and influencing relationships with key stakeholders, including internal customers, peers and suppliers