Training Specialist - NSAR Assured - 3778
* Salary: From £55,000
* Grade: Band 3 – TFL
* Contract: Permanent
* Location: Lugg Approach, Ilford, E12 5LN
* Closing Date: Friday 24th April 2026 @ 23:59
Job Purpose
The Training Specialist is a professional subject matter expert responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating training & assessment programmes on behalf of Transport for London, to ensure statutory, business and route performance requirements are met. The role is applicable generically to all disciplines in operations and maintenance, with specific experience required for Network Rail Competencies (PTS, COSS, ES).
Key Accountabilities
* Deliver Network Rail / NSAR Assured Track Safety Training.
* Identify training and development needs for employees and contractors to ensure statutory requirements for safety critical work activities are met.
* Develop training & assessment materials (including eLearning, classroom learning and simulations) to optimal efficiency whilst achieving the intended outcome.
* Deliver and adapt training using a range of different interactive methods (including coaching & mentoring) whilst ensuring the learner is at the centre of the learning process.
* Undertake competence assessments and produce development improvement plans where shortfalls are identified, taking immediate corrective action where candidates fail to meet minimum competence requirements.
* Oversee and comply with systems and processes that underpin the establishment of a high‑performing workforce, embedding the principles throughout the training and competence assessment cycles.
* Provide technical input and expertise on matters pertaining to learning and development of employees to drive an overall improvement in business performance.
* Support as directed the operational integrity of the network by developing and maintaining individual competence in the roles for which the post holder is certified competent to assess.
* Support as directed activities within the wider organization in order to share knowledge, experience and best practice to maintain capability within the business.
Knowledge
Essential
* NSAR Assured
* Hold Network Rail Training Licences Minimum COSS
* Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
* Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
Desirable
* Member of the Chartered Institute for Professional Development
Skills
* Ability to act as a role model for the business and rail industry stakeholders.
* Ability to communicate and influence effectively with rail industry stakeholders.
* Ability to establish a course of action for self and others, managing time, resources and surrounding circumstances to deliver objectives.
* Ability to coach and mentor people within own team and across the supply chain.
Experience
* Experience in assessing competence.
* Experience in developing cross‑functional training programmes.
* Experience in developing and promoting best practice at an industry level.
* Experience of working in multi‑disciplinary training establishments.
Requirements
This is a Safety Critical Role so you will need to pass a medical examination.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability‑confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Benefits
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28‑day flexi ticket
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work‑life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4‑week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
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