Job Introduction

Are you experienced in Overhead Line Equipment?

Do you have a passion for teaching?

We are looking for someone to join our training delivery team.

You will measurably improve the proficiency and focus of Network Rail’s workforce through inspirational, value for money delivery of Overhead Line (OLE), On Track Plant (OTP), Track Safety & Vocational training interventions.

You will support the design and development of the Network Rail training programmes. Assess the proficiency and capability of employees. This will have an impact on the business by improving safety, performance, engagement within the staff at your dedicated training centre.

If you are looking for job satisfaction and to feel rewarded at the end of the day, this could be the job for you!

Main Responsibility

• Develop the proficiency of employees by inspirational delivery of Overhead Line (OLE), On Track Plant (OTP) Track Safety and Vocational training interventions, using blended delivery skills (paced for the learner) and stimulating, high quality material in accordance with Network Rail standards, regulations & working instructions.
• Provide an exemplary level of learner-focused customer service to delegates, enhancing their enjoyment, motivation to learn, and value gained from the whole training experience.
• Actively foster a safety-first, “No-Unsafe-Acts” culture within employees and actively promote the Network Rail Values at every touch point. As an exemplar of best practice and professional attitude, drive Network Rail corporate messages & behavioural communications into the consciousness of employees. Without exception, always act safely; always promote safety awareness and always demonstrate clear compliance and belief in safety procedures.
• Continuously develop one’s own technical proficiency (including relevant in-date regulated competencies), knowledge and adult education capability. Confidently and actively demonstrate that capability in order to earn justified and obvious credibility amongst the delegate population.
• Continuously develop and improve the training material, assessment material, aids and equipment.  Positively contribute to Content Review Groups and Skills Forums.  Maintain the currency of all local training documentation and visual aids.
•  Fairly assess the capability of delegates and provide them the facilitated opportunity to learn. Support the assessment and evaluation of training impact at course end and at appropriate post training intervals.
• ·Support the Workforce Development Manager with Training-Needs-Analysis, programme design, evaluation, team dynamics, centre performance and reputation. Demonstrating a flexible approach to the achievement of the objectives of Competence & Training (and Network Rail).
• Positively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Training Centres’ internal quality procedures and work instructions, demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous improvement.
• As a Network Rail Manager, always actively support, promote and enforce company processes, initiatives, messages, policies, whilst actively demonstrating managerial behaviours and values.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Thorough knowledge of Overhead Lines (OLE), On Track Plant (OTP), Track Safety or Vocational capability relevant to the discipline of the role.
• Ability to affect a culture change
•  Ability to motivate and inspire
• Ability to demonstrate the management capabilities of developing, thinking, achieving and inspiring
• An understanding of different learning styles
• Sound knowledge of rules, regulations and working instructions
• Displays attributes of a team player
• A background, experience or qualification in adult learning

Package Description

Job Title: Workforce Development Specialist - Overhead Line Equipment 

Band: 4C

Salary: £40,107-£451,120 plus £5000 Market Supplement 

Location: Swindon Training Centre 

Full time (35 hours per week) 

Permanent

About the Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd