Operational Planning Team Leader

For an individual who can effectively manage a team of Operational Planners and Specialists in order to successfully deliver required timetable changes in line with customer and industry expectations, and contractual obligations

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

Day to day, you will be managing the performance of your team, ensuring that one-to-ones, team meetings, development plans and honest feedback are delivered frequently, and workload is prioritised and delegated appropriately.

You will understand your teams’ strengths, which will support you in managing the successful delivery of the timetabling requirements and balancing priorities. You will have a good understanding of relevant sections of our Network Code to ensure that your decisions are compliant with the required processes.

You will also be responsible for driving a culture of safety within the team. You will role-model this both in terms of the decisions you make that will impact the quality of the timetable, and in terms of actions taken to understand and improve the health and well-being of the team.

In addition to the above, you will be encouraging the team to create Continuous Improvement initiatives, as well as being involved in department wide Strategic Objectives to make department wide improvements.

· Experience in successful delivery of multiple projects

· Proven ability of building team capability through development and implementation of project disciplines

· Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams

· Proven successful experience in complex timetabling and demand prioritisation

· Proven ability to engage, influence and build collaborative relationships with customers; and stakeholders at all levels

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!