Network Rail
Workforce Planning Consultant
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Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,582 - £43,400
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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. Click here to learn more.
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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% subsidy on train tickets.
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more....
About The Role
What does the average day look like?
On an average day, we work with stakeholders across the business to ensure workforce plans support organisational goals. We use workforce, resource, and capacity data to identify trends, highlight risks, and provide evidence-based recommendations that support decision-making.
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Collaborating with HR, talent, and business teams, we manage multiple priorities, develop practical workforce solutions, monitor progress and governance activities, and continuously improve planning processes to deliver the right people, with the right skills, at the right time.
A Little Bit About The Team...
Join a team that is shaping the future of the railway. As a Workforce Planning professional, you'll work at the heart of strategic decision-making, helping Network Rail ensure it has the right people, skills and capabilities to deliver today's railway and meet the challenges of tomorrow. From leading innovative place-based workforce planning pilots and developing future skills strategies, to driving workforce planning maturity, capability development, workforce analytics, technology transformation and long-term business planning, no two days are the same. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, industry partners and local communities to solve complex workforce challenges, influence major investment decisions, and help build a more inclusive, diverse and future-ready railway. If you're passionate about turning data into insight, shaping organisational strategy, and making a lasting impact on the future workforce, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and influential profession.
Next Steps
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 31st August, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
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Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a collaborative and analytical workforce planning professional who can turn data into insight and support strategic decision-making. You'll be confident working with stakeholders, managing multiple priorities.
While identifying workforce risks and opportunities to help ensure the organisation has the right people, with the right skills, at the right time. Most importantly, you'll be keen to make a tangible impact and help shape the future workforce of the railway.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of Strategic Workforce Planning principles and how they align with organisational goals
- Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make evidence-based recommendations
- Undergraduate degree in a business related topic, or an equivalent level qualification within workforce planning or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams, meet deadlines, and deliver outcomes
- Competence in Excel and workforce planning tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Proven experience in workforce planning, resource forecasting, or capacity modelling
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