Network Rail
Business Solutions Manager
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Business Solutions Manager
Join Network Rail – Facilitation and Design Specialist (GBR Strategy)
Who We Are
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re part of something that matters to millions.
- Our mission: Building a better, more connected railway.
- Our culture: pasaba[abc]a diverse, inclusive workplace where flexibility and work-life balance are valued.
- Our commitment: With partnership with Evenbreaks Career Hive, we accommodate all needs during recruitment.
- Safety: Learn about our Safety Vision before applying.
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Vacancy Details
- Role: Facilitation and Design Specialist
- Duration: Permanent
- Salary: £46,701 - £55,411
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid considered
- Assessment: Pre-employment checks mandatory
Benefits
✔ Flexible/hybrid work options ✔ Generous annual leave (28 days + statutory allowances, buy/sell option) ✔ Discounts on train travel via Network Rail Pass ✔ 75% train ticket subsidy ✔ Interest-free travel loan for season tickets ✔ Defined benefit pension scheme ✔ Volunteer leave ✔ Plus more!
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About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Your day centred around supporting Great British Railways (GBR)’s design for Governance, Risk, Assurance, and Business Change, including:
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Facilitating GBR design workshops to develop strategic solutions for future ways of working.
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Working in a core team of four (part of broader GBR/Network Rail/GRA synergies).
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Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align on priorities and outcomes.
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Stakeholder engagement: Assessing current approaches and proposing evolutionary changes across GBR business models.
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Managed and led focused, solution-oriented workshops on technical, process, and change-related topics.
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Proactive problem-solving: Identifying opportunities, driving momentum, and collaborating towards defined goals.
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Operate independently for GBR, while supporting DFTO (Department for Transport) and future Train Operating Companies.
Team Culture
- Responsible for risk/assurance, business change, and process improvement.
- Analysis of challenges, stakeholder alignment, and embedding scalable solutions.
- Leadership: Mentor peers, promote best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
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Next Steps
- CV shortlisting after advert closure; interviews planned for July (subject to business needs).
- Apply early: We may retire the role due to volumes.
- Mandatory: Safety Culture Review and clearance of pre-employment checks.
What We Look For
This multi-faceted role demands:
Essential Experience
- Strategic business mindset + executive change management expertise
- Stakeholder engagement: Proven ability to influence cross-functional audiences
- Workshop facilitation, requirements analysis, and process optimization
- Project management, risk assurance, and change leadership (enterprise-level preferred)
- Proficiency in project tools, including full-suite MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Evidence-based practice: Comfortable challenging with data/information
Attributes
🔹 Autonomous + agile: Operate effectively in fast-changing environments 🔹 Tailored communication: Adapt presentation styles to technical/non-technical audiences 🔹 Process Improvement: Proven track record of enterprise-scale transformations
Selected for a dynamic role where governance meets bridge-building – welcome aboard.
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