Leadership & Management Development Consultant

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. 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!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Secondment or Fixed Term Contract of 9 months with the potential to extend or go permanent. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).

Salary: Band 4C, £43,588 - £51,719

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About The Role

What does the average day look like?

No two days are the same. One day, you could be facilitating a leadership development programme or running a strategic workshop with senior managers; the next, you may be reviewing learning outcomes, developing new programme content or working with stakeholders to identify future capability needs.

You'll engage with leaders across the business, balancing operational priorities with long-term leadership strategy. Being comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting your approach to different audiences and environments, and providing constructive challenge when needed is key. Whether supporting leadership discussions, contributing to strategic planning cycles, or helping managers develop the skills to lead high-performing teams, you'll be at the centre of shaping leadership excellence across the organisation.

A Little Bit About The Team...

You'll join a collaborative and highly engaged team responsible for developing leadership capability across one of the UK's largest and most complex organisations. The team works closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders from across the business to ensure leadership development supports both current and future organisational needs.

Made up of experienced learning and development professionals, the team takes pride in delivering impactful programmes, providing expert advice and driving continuous improvement. You'll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about developing great leaders, fostering high performance and creating positive outcomes for employees, teams and the wider business.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 28th September, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

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Your Experience And Skills

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced leadership and management development professional who combines credibility, influence and emotional intelligence. You will be an engaging facilitator with a proven track record of delivering corporate leadership programmes and developing management capability within large, complex organisations.

You will be naturally curious, comfortable operating in situations where there is uncertainty, and able to see the bigger picture while managing competing priorities. You will know how to communicate difficult messages with diplomacy and tact, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while confidently providing challenge and alternative perspectives.

As a strong team leader, you'll be passionate about developing others, creating an engaging environment where people can perform at their best, and motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals. You'll have the confidence to lead strategic sessions, influence decision-making and deputise for senior leaders when required.

Essential Criteria

¿ Experience of successfully delivering corporate level leadership and management training.

¿ An engaging delivery style.

¿ Organisational skills and sound planning ability.

¿ Excellent team working skills.

Desirable

¿ Experience of working in complex change-oriented environments with multiple stakeholders.

¿ Experience of learning programme design and development

¿ CIPD part-qualified.