Key Contacts

• Internal stakeholders throughout RDG, particularly within the People Strategy team and Industry Operations directorate.
• Practitioners and managers from owning Groups, TOCs, FOCs, Network Rail, and GBR, contributing to the development and delivery of TDA and People Strategy projects, products, and services.
• Subject matter experts from across the rail industry, supporting the development of guidance, resources, and other project outputs.
• Trade Unions at Executive Committee and local levels.
• Industry bodies including RSSB, NSAR, and the ORR.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Essential:

• Experience in a project management, programme support, project delivery, change delivery, or similar role involving planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery coordination. Experience of working with stakeholders to develop solutions, maintain momentum, and deliver agreed outcomes.

Desirable:

• Experience of supporting the development of products, services, guidance, events, or organizational change initiatives. Experience gained in project delivery, programme support, change management, or continuous improvement environments would be advantageous, together with knowledge of project management methodologies, requirements gathering, business process improvement, or benefits realization.

Railway:

• Experience within the rail industry, particularly in operational, training, workforce development, or people-related environments, would be advantageous but is not essential. Knowledge of recruitment, apprenticeships, training, competence management, or wider workforce reform initiatives would be beneficial.

Essential Skills:

• Listening: Ability to analyse and compare perspectives, identifying key information, concerns, and requirements to support effective project delivery.
• Speaking: Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with different audiences, adapting messages appropriately and contributing constructively to discussions and decision-making.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify risks, issues, and dependencies, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions that support the achievement of project objectives.
• Creativity: Ability to seek different perspectives, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute ideas that enhance project outcomes and ways of working.
• Adapting: Ability to respond positively to changing priorities and circumstances, learning from experience, and maintaining delivery focus in a dynamic environment.
• Planning: Ability to use planning tools to organise projects with multiple activities, dependencies, and stakeholders, monitoring progress, and adapting plans where required.
• Leadership: Ability to facilitate structured discussions, encourage participation, and support shared decision-making to achieve agreed project outcomes.
• Teamwork: Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and contribute positively to shared objectives.

Why Work for RDG?

We offer a highly competitive package, including:

• 75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
• 30 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
• Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
• Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
• Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
• Flexible working arrangements available