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Explore a day in the life on the Advanced Timetable Team in this captivating video! Dive into the complex world of advanced timetabling, where attention to detail and adaptability area essential to influence future timetable changes. Witness the different types of systems we use to analyse and model data, enabling us to create tailored evidence and inform industry decisions at the right time. Get an insider’s look at the challenges and opportunities that define this crucial role in the railway industry.
About the role
Have you ever wondered how Network Rail plan the changes to timetables or changes to the rail network? Our System Operator teams do this by working nationally to plan changes to the operational railway through planning the timetable and through setting out the strategy of what happens next.
Strategy is anything from what happens tomorrow if an extra train needs to run through to seeking investment for changes and enhancements over the next 30+ years.
Our Advanced Timetable Analysts undertake pieces of analysis to help inform from a capacity perspective what is a good idea to invest money and people in. This can involve suggesting schemes and explaining why something is a good or bad idea. Our colleagues in System Operator will take our advice along with several other considerations (affordability, buildability etc.) to set out Network Rail’s strategy.
Essential criteria
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated through past experience or education
- Experience of working with multiple sources of information
- Proven ability to engage with customers, and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Proven experience in delivering to agreed timelines and standards
- Experience of identifying and supporting business, cultural or process improvements
When your CV is reviewed as part of our sifting process these are the 5 areas that will be evaluated. We will be looking for evidence showing how you have demonstrated these skills.
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.
