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Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking a Media Developer to design, develop and publish engaging training materials across video, e-learning, AI, and interactive formats. You will ensure content meets safety and quality standards while supporting document control processes and material governance. You will collaborate with learning designers and subject matter experts, maintain auditable records, and participate in media workshops and meetings.

Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter! At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving 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. 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. Are you a Media Developer with a passion for creating captivating content that shapes perceptions and connects communities? Network Rail, the backbone of Britain's railway infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Media Developer to join our innovative team. Here, your creativity will drive impactful campaigns and digital experiences that resonate with our learners. Step into a role where your talents will enhance the journey for everyone who relies on our rail network and play a pivotal part in telling the story of our commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Join us and help transform the future of rail travel through compelling media and cutting-edge technology! Role Media Developer Location Milton Keynes The Quadrant (occasional travel may be required to other Network rail locations when required_ Contract Type Permanent Salary Band 5£33,600 per annum Closing date 14th August 2026- late applications will not be accepted. Please note a high number of applicants may result in this advert being closed early. What does the role entail? As a Media Developer at Network Rail, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing our training materials across all media formats. Your expertise will ensure that our content is engaging, informative, and meets our rigorous quality and safety standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining and administering document control systems and processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout. What you'll be working on? Create high-quality training materials using a variety of media, including video, e-learning modules, Artificial Intelligence, and interactive content. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging training resources. Implement and maintain document control systems to ensure materials are up-to-date and comply with Network Rail's standards. Continuously enhance existing training materials to improve effectiveness and user engagement. Ensure all content aligns with Network Rail's quality and safety standards. About the role & main responsibilities Produce diagrams, drawings, training packs, elearning and any other supporting media for training and assessment materials. Perform quality checks and formatting so that non-technical mistakes are addressed prior to publication. Maintain effective control of all training materials and supporting databases and systems, consistent with Network Rail Training and national standards and processes. Liaise and consult with Network Rail Learning Designers, Media Learning Development Specialists and Multi Media Development Managers as required to clarify product specifications and maintain adherence to quality and timescale requirements. Monitor compliance with Network Rail branding requirements and Network Rail Training house styles and templates. Maintain auditable records from draft to published materials, confirming that final versions are proofed and approved prior to issue. Establish, monitor and comply with document control processes and storage of soft and hard copy media. Produce and issue communications and updates on Training and Assessment materials to internal and external customers and stakeholders in accordance with document control requirements. Provide administration services as may be required in relation to Network Rail Training analysis, design, and development processes and systems. Follow our processes on the secure storage and meta-tagging of media content. Work as part of a team of media experts, to provide timely and accurate responses to media-related queries. Promote a friendly and engaging attitude within your team and department. Attend all in-person meetings and share your knowledge at media workshop events. Demonstrate a continuous improvement in your media creation abilities, effectiveness and efficiency. Next Steps: Further Opportunities? Due to the level of rail exposure and technical detail you gain from this role, this would be a great way to develop and progress into other creative opportunities in rail. Your experience and skills The ideal candidate: Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and publishing effective training and development products, using a variety of authoring and/or design software packages, such as (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Articulate 360 Excellent attention to detail and quality driven approach to working Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Able to take initiative, identify problems and propose solutions Ability to demonstrate personal accountability when striving for results, whilst consistently role-modelling core behaviours of collaboration and customer-centred decision making Ability to assess and challenge risky or unsafe actions, or poor behaviours of others Friendly and collaborative approach to working in a team What could set you apart? Experience of copy editing and proof reading Document Control experience Creating engaging content demonstrable with a portfolio Previous experience in L&D, with wider understanding of the ADDIE development process Previous experience in a risk-averse large organisation Excellent ability to learn new media authoring software as needed Things to note before applying: You will need to show a portfolio showcasing your skills and experience if selected for an interview. You may be required to travel to other Network Rail locations when needed and for upskilling 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 Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Choice of pension schemes 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family Private Healthcare(subject to T&Cs) 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 To find out more exploreWorking 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. 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 the ResourcingTeam,please contact Key Information Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes Geographical Area: South East England (Not inside M25) Closing Date: 14-AUG-2026 Job Category: Communications, Media and PR Function: Route Services Asset: Business Services - Training Design Organisation: EM Training Design & Development (348330) G5

Network Rail is seeking an experienced electrical engineering professional to support asset management across routes in the Southern region. You will help schedule examinations, assess asset reports, and drive improvement plans to ensure reliable railway infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, policy adherence, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. An electrical bias and formal qualifications are desirable for delivering high-impact projects within a busy rail environment.

Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters. Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference. About the role Support the application of the asset management processes in accordance with functional policy to achieve financial and output targets. Schedule examinations, inspections, monitoring and assessment of assets and evaluate reports in accordance with functional policy, systems and standards. Implement mitigation measures where proposed management actions are deferred. Specify and prioritise actions to address defects, comments and other issues raised in reports, in accordance with standards and functional policy, for inclusion in work plans. Oversee the development, implementation and handover of prioritised work items to enable required outputs to be realised. Produce route specific and asset type management regimes, and progress mitigations if items are deferred. Undertake engineering analysis and risk assessments of assets or asset components to support the asset management process and scheme development, including business cases and whole life cost analysis. Monitor and evaluate asset condition and capability trend data, and failure precursors to inform examination, maintenance, strengthening, risk mitigation and renewal plans to efficiently achieve corporate objectives. Provide support to the specification and development of enhancement schemes and manage the interface with network capability programmes. Determine mitigation actions necessary to reduce the impact of adverse weather on the performance of the assets. Maintain asset data and information within company systems and processes. Provide engineering support and participate in investigations of incidents. Assist with the review of proposals from other disciplines or external organisations that could impact on the region or route assets and/or programmes of work to identify potential synergies or conflicts. Monitor the technical development of projects, ascertaining that renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes are agreed. Assist with the approval in principle of designs and support acceptance of detailed design certification. Your experience and skills Skills, Experience and Qualifications HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in relevant electrical based engineering discipline Significant experience in relevant engineering discipline Incorporated Engineer Knowledge of relevant engineering policies and standards Understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques Additional Information This role is regional, providing support across routes as required. An electrical bias and a good basis of qualification are desirable. City & Guilds / HNC or NVQ equivalent in Electrical Installation and/or Testing is preferred. Applicants with A-level qualifications will also be considered. Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme. 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets. Up to 75% off leisure travel. Carer's leave to support those who matter. Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more. We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees duringsignificant life moments Discover all our benefits and what life is like at Network Rail.- click here Small actions lead to big impact. The way we collect and use data helps keep our teams safe and our network resilient. Why we need diversity data You can visitEvenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application. Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

Network Rail is seeking a Head of Cloud Data to drive data architecture, governance and engineering excellence, ensuring data is accessible, trusted and optimised to support analytics and transformation. The role focuses on building a high-performing data team, embedding security by design, partnering with stakeholders, and adopting emerging technologies to maximise data value for operational performance and strategic goals.

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. 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: We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs) Interest free travel loan for train and car park season tickets Volunteer leave to make a positive impact Duration:Permanent. Location:The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or Manchester Square One. Band & Salary:Band 2B £71,163 - £86,801 (plus car allowance). About the role What does the average day look like? The role drives data architecture, governance and engineering excellence, ensuring data is accessible, trusted and optimised to support analytics, reporting and innovation. Working closely with technology and business stakeholders, the Head of Cloud Data enables data-driven decision making, promotes best practices in data management, and ensures cloud data capabilities deliver maximum value in support of operational performance and strategic transformation. The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day to day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever demanding industry where change is a constant. Who are we looking for? Deliver the cloud data strategy, aligning with Network Rail's wider data objectives to maximise the value of data across the organisation. Design and implement scalable, secure cloud data solutions, ensuring they meet business needs while adhering to enterprise standards. Optimise cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure/AWS Data Factory, Data Lakes, analytics services), driving high performance, reliability and efficiency. Build and lead a high performing data team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Embed security and compliance by design, ensuring robust controls across encryption, access management and audit logging. Partner with business teams, project delivery and suppliers to identify and deliver data driven opportunities that support strategic goals. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, continuously enhancing Network Rail's cloud data capabilities and driving innovation. Provide technical leadership and direction, championing best practice in cloud data engineering and enabling consistent, high quality delivery across teams. Your experience and skills The ideal candidate Meet the essential criteria? Proven experience in leading data management or analytics teams, with a strong background in multiple cloud data services (e.g., Azure/AWS Data Factory, Azure/AWS Data Lake, Azure/AWS Analytics). Deep understanding of data architecture principles, data modelling, and ETL processes. Experience with data governance, data quality management, and data security practices. Significantexperienceoperatingatseniorlevelsininformationtechnologywithsolid backgroundindataarchitecture,planning,design,anddevelopment. Significantexperienceofoperatingataseniorlevel,buildingeffectiverelationships,anddealingwith executive colleagues and external stakeholders. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to explain technical concepts to non technical peopleincludingfrontlinestaffandseniorbusinessandtechnologyleadership. Abilitytotakeastrategicviewandseethe'bigpicture'alliedtotheabilitytoadoptananalyticalapproachtocomplexchangeprogrammeswiththeawarenessofoperationalimplications. Experience of developing strategy and architecture based on emerging digital technologies (e.g. IOT,API,AI,Social,Mobile,Cloud,AppsModernisation). Experience of leading and developing teams including performance management coaching andprofessionaldevelopment. Certifications in one or more cloud data services (e.g., Azure/AWS Data Engineer Associate, Azure/AWS Data Scientist Associate). Experience in implementing machine learning and advanced analytics projects using multiple cloud services. Familiarity with data visualisation tools and techniques. Broad experience of the use of modelling, data management, simulation, workflow and end user analysistools. Knowledge of data compliance and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Leadership experience in other parts of the IT lifecycle - including build, service, operations, suppliermanagement. Proven experience in strategic risk identification, assessment, and management.

Network Rail is recruiting a Section Administrator for Distribution & Plant to provide comprehensive administrative support, including rostering, timesheets, records updates and database management. The role requires flexibility to assist the Section Manager and other Administrators, ensuring smooth operations. The position sits at Band 6 with a salary of around £25,000 per annum. It is a 12-month FTC/secondment with locations in Newport or Baglan, offering generous benefits and opportunities to

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams. Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault. Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves. Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life saving technology ready to be rolled out. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work. To manage the quality of delay attribution across the business. The role in particular involves: Reconciling, auditing and correct reporting of train running data and schedules Ensuring delays and cancellations are allocated to the correct prime cause incident(s) Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with Train Operators and other Network Rail teams Interrogate Network Rail IT systems and industry specific applications Your Main Responsibilities will be to Develop audit protocols to measure the level of data quality delivered. Undertake quality checks in line with the Performance Improvement Process Manual to maintain the quality of delay attribution at a consistent level. Produce data quality reports, identifying variances, with action plans to resolve. Monitor compliance with the performance data accuracy code and business process manual through systems compliance checks e.g. berth offsetting. Act as the focus for performance data quality issues, identifying and making recommendations for improvements to the train performance data systems. Represent the route on the Data Quality Group, in developing and maintaining a Network Rail specification for performance systems and processes. Pay and Rewards Salary: This role is a £35,582 - £43,400per annum. As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits! Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. GWR ticket alliance, Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (48 passes per year) Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. A range of Pension schemes to choose from Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrsper week contract,hybrid working, flexible working, flexible leave,and enhanced family friendly support. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. More about the role and your application Closing date: 7th August 2026 Late applications will not be accepted. This vacancy is also being advertised externally. This role requires working in the office for a least 60% of the working week We want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. Therefore, s hould you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please do let us know by including within your application Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Your experience and skills You will ideally have Analytical skills Understanding of financial disciplines Understanding and experience of train operations and the railway business Working knowledge of contractual matrix Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide Some of these criteria may be learnt in role. Therefore, if you do not meet all the criteria, please submit your application. We will screen your application against these criteria to assess the best match. Key Information Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: Swindon Western House, Swindon Geographical Area: South West England Closing Date: 07-AUG-2026 Job Category: Administration & Secretarial Function: Organisation: OW Route Performance Measurement Manager (112750) G5

Section Administrator Distribution & Plant - Newport or Baglan IRC 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 commitmentsclick 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 behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision . About the role The role is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Section, including the management of rosters and timesheets, maintaining accurate system records, and updating databases. This includes opening and closing work orders as required and supporting the administration of the Assessment in The Line process to ensure operational and compliance requirements are met. The post holder will also undertake a wide range of general office administration duties, maintaining efficient and well organised filing systems with particular attention to confidentiality and safety critical documentation. The role works closely with the Section Manager and provides flexible support to other Section Administrators as directed, contributing to the smooth and effective running of the team. Salary- Band 6 - Circa £25,000 per annum Closing Date- 6th August 2026 This is a 12 month FTC/secondment. The location of this role can be Newport or Baglan. Here are a few of the benefits we offer: Generous annual leave entitlement Choice of pension schemes Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more 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-we'll do our best to assist you. For help with the recruitment process, please contact . We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales& Your experience and skills Key Accountabilities- Administration of rosters and timesheets. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required including opening/closing works orders where directed. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process. Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical. Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support. Provide support and assistance to other Section Administrator positions as directed. Experience of clerical support and office management Knowledge of relevant IT systems Ability to work on own initiative Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills Knowledge of operational railway environment

Network Rail in Swindon seeks a Route Performance Measurement Manager to manage data quality and delay attribution for the organisation. You will reconcile train running data, report variances and work with Train Operators to ensure accurate delay attribution and robust IT system usage. The role emphasizes analytical capability, knowledge of railway operations, and collaboration with multiple teams. The position is permanent, full-time, with hybrid working in the Wales and Western region.

oin 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. 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! We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs) Interest free travel loan for train and car park season tickets Volunteer leave to make a positive impact Duration:Permanent Band & Salary:Band 2B, £71,163 - £86,801 About the role The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day to day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever mandating industry where change is a constant. Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years! What does the average day look like? Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and central Digital & Data teams, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for digital, data, and AI initiatives. Develop deep expertise in modern digital, data, and AI technologies, staying ahead of emerging trends and identifying opportunities to apply innovative solutions to key business challenges. Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and define measurable objectives that deliver tangible outcomes through digital, data, and AI solutions. Evaluate potential solutions by assessing technical feasibility, complexity, risk, and business value, ensuring the most appropriate delivery approach is identified across devolved business and central Digital & Data teams. Influence and negotiate priorities, scope, KPIs, and delivery expectations with stakeholders, balancing business needs with technical considerations and resource capacity. Provide strategic direction and guidance on digital and data solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance standards, cyber security requirements, and responsible AI principles. Lead demand planning and engagement activities, forecasting future digital and data requirements and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance business performance. Champion the adoption of digital and data capabilities across the organisation, embedding best practice ways of working and increasing confidence in the safe and effective use of modern technologies. Monitor delivery performance and business outcomes, maintaining a strong focus on value realisation and recommending improvements to maximise benefits and successful adoption. Your experience and skills Meet the essential criteria Strong relationship management skills with the ability to articulate a vision with energy and passion. Commercial acumen and ability to work with business leaders and peers to establish and prioritise business critical work streams and to establish benefits realisation mechanisms. Highly influential - ability to engage and work with peers to achieve the right customer outcome is central to the success of the role. Good technical understanding of the information systems industry, AI based technologies and digital /data based solutions. Understands, explains and able to present complex technical ideas to both technical and non technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner. Demonstrable Safety Leadership capability. Positively encourage others to commit to the NR Safety vision and challenge unsafe practices and behaviours. Demonstrable ability to influence, negotiate and communicate at all levels across the organisation. Relevant experience in the management of diverse and complex infrastructure assets Experience of leading behavioural change within a large organisation. Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status. Significant experience in telecoms account management. Experienced in use of social platforms, to support business networking. Educated to degree level in a technical field or equivalent experience. Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework.

Network Rail is recruiting for a senior Digital, Data and Technology role based in Swindon. You will work within the DDaT directorate to enable customers and industry partners with modern technologies across day-to-day IT operations and large delivery programmes. You will build relationships with business leaders, stay ahead of AI and data trends, and define measurable objectives that deliver tangible business benefits through digital solutions.

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: We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs) Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets Volunteer leave to make a positive impact Duration:Permanent. Location:The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or Manchester Square One. Band & Salary:Band 2B £71,163 - £86,801 (plus car allowance). About the role What does the average day look like? The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant. Who are we looking for? Lead the cloud platform strategy, shaping and delivering a cohesive vision aligned to Network Rail's business priorities and technology roadmap. Act as the technical authority for cloud services, providing expert guidance on architecture, design patterns and best practice across cross-functional teams. Drive automation at scale, developing and implementing strategies that enable efficient deployment, orchestration and management across multiple cloud platforms. Establish and embed cloud governance, ensuring policies, standards and procedures support secure, compliant and high-performing cloud operations. Oversee the development of CI/CD pipelines, enabling fast, reliable and consistent delivery of services while improving operational efficiency. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches (e.g. ARM, Terraform, Ansible) to standardise and optimise cloud environment management. Optimise cloud costs and performance, ensuring effective resource utilisation and delivering value for money across all cloud services. Monitor, maintain and enhance platform performance, ensuring applications are scalable, highly available and resilient. Strengthen cloud security posture, leading on data protection, identity and access management, and compliance with industry standards. Stay ahead of emerging technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement to advance Network Rail's cloud capability. Your experience and skills Meet the essential criteria? Apply today to join our team! Proventrackrecord with multiple cloud services, including Azure/AWS DevOps, Azure Active Directory, and Azure/AWS Security Center. In-depth knowledge of multiple cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security. Extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures. Strong knowledge of cloud computing concepts, cloud services, and cloud security best practices. Deep knowledge of various cloud services relevant to automation, such as Azure/AWS Automation, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Functions. Understanding of orchestration and its role in managing complex cloud environments. Experience in cloud cost optimisation and resource management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. managing Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience of managingcross-functional teams. Understands,explainsandabletopresentcomplex conceptsinasimpleandmeaningfulmanner. Experience in migrating on-premises infrastructure to various cloud platforms. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, and Ansible. Strong experience with CI/CD tools like Azure/AWS DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or other relevant languages for automation scripting. Familiarity with monitoring tools and services such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Knowledge of automated security practices and tools to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.

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 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: We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs) Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets Volunteer leave to make a positive impact Duration: Permanent. Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or Manchester Square One. Band & Salary: Band 2B £71,163 - £86,801 (plus car allowance). About the role What does the average day look like? The role drives financial accountability and governance, embedding FinOps best practices to balance cost, performance and innovation. Working closely with technology and business stakeholders, the Head of Cloud FinOps enables data-driven decision-making, promotes cost-efficient behaviours, and ensures investment in cloud services delivers maximum value to support operational performance and strategic transformation. The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant. Who are we looking for? Lead cloud optimisation across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), applying rightsizing, scaling and workload efficiency techniques to maximise performance and minimise waste. Define and embed cloud configuration standards, driving consistency, compliance and optimal utilisation across teams and platforms. Use industry-leading cost and usage management tools to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies and deliver measurable improvements. Champion FinOps engineering practices, introducing automation for cost monitoring, anomaly detection and resource optimisation to enhance accuracy and scalability. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering and Operations teams to design cost-efficient, resilient solutions for business-critical services. Lead cloud efficiency reviews, analysing usage patterns and identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce spend. Promote a culture of accountability and transparency, equipping teams with the knowledge and tools to adopt best practice cloud optimisation. Deliver clear, actionable insight through dashboards and reporting, enabling stakeholders to make informed, data-driven decisions. Stay at the forefront of innovation by tracking emerging tools, services and best practices to continuously enhance Cloud FinOps capability. Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement in areas such as cost efficiency, utilisation and optimisation success rates. Your experience and skills The ideal candidate Meet the essential criteria? Strong technical expertise in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) with in-depth knowledge of cost optimisation and configuration tools. Proven experience in cloud rightsizing, workload efficiency analysis, and optimisation engineering. Hands-on proficiency with cloud monitoring and optimisation platforms (e.g., Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth, Cloudability). Experience in building automation pipelines (e.g., with Terraform, Python, PowerShell, or native cloud automation tools) to enforce optimisation and configuration policies. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scaling strategies, and workload placement for performance and cost balance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate usage data into actionable optimisation strategies. Effective collaboration and communication skills to work across IT, operations, and business teams. Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, FinOps Certified Practitioner) with specialisation in cost optimisation. Experience with FinOps frameworks and rightsizing methodologies in large enterprise environments. Familiarity with container and serverless optimisation (Kubernetes, ECS, Lambda, AKS). Knowledge of TBM (Technology Business Management) or ITFM frameworks, focused on linking technical optimisation to business value.

Network Rail is seeking a senior Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) lead in the UK to enable customers and industry partners with modern digital, data and AI solutions. You will support national IT operations and extensive delivery programmes shaping the railway of the future. You will build strong relationships with business leaders, guide strategic direction, and ensure architecture, security and governance align with enterprise standards while championing adoption of new technologies.

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. 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. Some of our great benefits: We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs) Interest free travel loan for train and car park season tickets Volunteer leave to make a positive impact Duration: Permanent Location: Swindon Western House Band & Salary: Band 2B, £71,163 - £86,801 About the role The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant. Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years! What does the average day look like? Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and central Digital & Data teams, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for digital, data, and AI initiatives. Develop deep expertise in modern digital, data, and AI technologies, staying ahead of emerging trends and identifying opportunities to apply innovative solutions to key business challenges. Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and define measurable objectives that deliver tangible outcomes through digital, data, and AI solutions. Evaluate potential solutions by assessing technical feasibility, complexity, risk, and business value, ensuring the most appropriate delivery approach is identified across devolved business and central Digital & Data teams. Influence and negotiate priorities, scope, KPIs, and delivery expectations with stakeholders, balancing business needs with technical considerations and resource capacity. Provide strategic direction and guidance on digital and data solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance standards, cyber security requirements, and responsible AI principles. Lead demand planning and engagement activities, forecasting future digital and data requirements and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance business performance. Champion the adoption of digital and data capabilities across the organisation, embedding best practice ways of working and increasing confidence in the safe and effective use of modern technologies. Monitor delivery performance and business outcomes, maintaining a strong focus on value realisation and recommending improvements to maximise benefits and successful adoption. Your experience and skills Meet the essential criteria Strong relationship management skills with the ability to articulate a vision with energy and passion. Commercial acumen and ability to work with business leaders and peers to establish and prioritise business critical work-streams and to establish benefits realisation mechanisms. Highly influential - ability to engage and work with peers to achieve the right customer outcome is central to the success of the role. Good technicalunderstandingoftheinformation systems industry,AI based technologiesand digital /data basedsolutions. Understands, explains and able to present complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner. Demonstrable Safety Leadership capability. Positively encourage others to commit to the NR Safety vision and challenge unsafe practices and behaviours. Demonstrable ability to influence,negotiateand communicateat all levels across the organisation. Relevant experience in the management of diverse and complex infrastructure assets Experience ofleadingbehavioural change within a large organisation. Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status. Significant experience in telecoms account management. Experienced in use of social platforms, to support business networking. Educated to degree level in a technical field or equivalent experience. Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework.

Network Rail is pursuing a bold cloud-first journey across the UK's rail infrastructure. The Digital, Data and Technology directorate delivers modern, secure services to millions of passengers and freight customers, with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced cloud leader to shape strategy, govern platforms, and drive automation and IaC adoption (ARM/Terraform/Ansible) across Azure and AWS, delivering scalable, cost-aware solutions that underpin the

Network Rail in the UK is seeking a Head of Cloud FinOps to drive cost governance across multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). You will partner with technology and business teams to balance cost, performance and innovation in a national railway context. This permanent role offers a band 2B salary (£71,163-£86,801) plus car allowance, flexible/hybrid working, generous leave, travel discounts and a defined benefit pension.