Network Rail
Scheme Delivery Manager
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Who We Are
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
- Salary range: Band 3.B £46,701.00 to £56,963.00
- Location: Network Rail Corporate offices in either Milton Keynes, Manchester, Birmingham, or London
- Working pattern: Hybrid Working as per Network Rail policy
- Closing date: Thursday 30th July 2026
Please note: Interviews for this role will take place on the week commencing 10th August 2026.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of the apprenticeship and graduate schemes including training delivery and end point assessment (EPA), apprentice and graduate check-ins, mentor/buddy programme to deliver best in class interventions.
- Establish a safeguarding culture where apprentices and graduates know what it means to be safe, how to behave appropriately towards others and how to recognise if they or others are at risk or experiencing harm.
- Develop a safety culture through the apprenticeship and graduate scheme delivery so that apprentices and graduates think about safety first and act to reduce risk.
- Manage and complete continuous improvement activities through to completion to improve the learner journey including quality of education and learner experience.
- Work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders to enrich and contextualise training content to the rail industry.
- Monitor and report apprentice and graduate data including progress against an agreed dashboard and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that apprentices and graduates make timely completion and so individual learner plans (ILPs) can be implemented if required.
- Work in collaboration with the Development Scheme Manager to transition scheme development into delivery to meet key objectives.
- Deliver apprenticeship and graduate schemes that are embedded with equity, diversity, and inclusion to support Network Rail becoming a truly diverse organisation.
- Manage day-to-day interactions with training providers and the Training Delivery team to provide effective training delivery.
- Manage the interface with line managers so that the apprentices and graduates are receiving suitable placements to support scheme objectives.
- Collaborate with other Scheme Delivery Managers to share best practice and small to medium sized projects that span across all schemes.
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What are we looking for?
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- Knowledge of Ofsted and ESFA regulations
- Experience of large-scale apprenticeships and graduate schemes
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of Microsoft 365
- Experience of contractual and finance management
What would set you apart when applying?
- Experience of railway engineering or infrastructure operations
- CIPD Level 5 Certificate in Learning and Development or Human Resources or relevant experience.
Please note: The criteria outlined in this advert may reflect unique requirements of this role. Full details of the role's contractual responsibilities, along with the essential and desirable criteria as defined in the attached job description, should be considered alongside this information.
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What's in it for you
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass—access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform—giving national and local retail discount
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To find out more explore Working for Network Rail. Some of our roles require face-to-face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information. Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you. Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done': For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online tasks or interviews as needed.
- Changing a physical feature of our workplace: For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance: For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask! If you have any questions or would like to speak to the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
Please note this role may close early in the event of a high number of applications.
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