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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.

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.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About The Role

• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
• Band & Salary: Band 5
• Location: Manchester Square One, Travis Street
• Working pattern: Hybrid working: this role permits hybrid working, employees are expected to work from Manchester Square One for a minimum of 60% of their weekly hours, typically a minimum of 3 days for full-time roles.
• Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Role Responsibilities

Within the Control & Process Framework team, we support shared services to maintain a robust control framework, risk management, and governance processes, and improve processes and controls whilst managing our risk profile.

We're looking for a self-starter with a proactive attitude and the confidence to operate independently to join our Control & Process Framework team at Network Rail in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential. The role involves managing multiple tasks simultaneously, putting the customer at the heart of what we do. The position demands a strong ability to be collaborative, juggle responsibilities, and deliver consistently under pressure.

Main Responsibilities

• Support our Golden Threads across shared services with emphasis on AP and AR teams to drive and support adherence to our control framework
• Partner with internal teams to ensure sound decisions and long-term enhancements to processes and controls.
• Support financial process reviews across the business to identify and implement control improvement
• Own and implement validation & testing schedules for standard operating procedures and controls
• Mitigate all known risks, where new issues are identified, work in conjunction with shared service colleagues to understand root cause and develop plans to mitigate.
• Support continuous improvement across the control framework, driving efficiency through automation, digital tools, and process optimisation.
• Working collaboratively with shared services teams to ensure compliance to policy and regulations including GDPR and HMRC / tax regulations and helping to share knowledge and understanding
• Building knowledge and understanding within the teams of the processes undertaken and supporting the shared services teams to ensure each process is documented then kept updated in line with current practice
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting using Power BI and other tools to provide insightful analysis to support strategy and planning within shared services
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders including shared services teams, internal audit, and National Audit Office.