Operational Planning Team Leader
Company
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/11/2025
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Description
Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
PL Timetable Production Manager: Freight (552205) G3
About Network Rail
About Network Rail…
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: Permanent.
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant:MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: (Band 3b) £46,701 - £55,411
Brief Description
In this role, you will lead and support a team of Operational Planners and Specialists to successfully deliver timetable changes that meet customer needs, industry standards, and contractual commitments.
About The Role (External)
About the team..
We lead a skilled team of technical specialists and Operational Planners to deliver accurate, timely Capacity Planning timetables that meet contractual and industry standards. Our focus is on clear prioritisation, strong compliance with the Network Code, and continuous performance improvement through regular feedback and development.
Safety and well-being are central to our approach, alongside maintaining efficient resource planning to meet business demands. We also manage the Visualisation data process to support national train planning. Above all, we embody Network Rail’s values, driving excellence and collaboration in everything we do.
What does the average day look like?
A typical day involves leading and supporting a team of technical specialists and Operational Planners to prioritise and deliver key Capacity Planning timetabling tasks. You’ll manage workload allocation, balancing both long-term strategic projects and urgent short-term needs to ensure a flawless timetable.
You’ll focus on maintaining a strong culture of compliance with the Network Code, while regularly reviewing team performance through one-to-ones, meetings, and feedback sessions. Driving continuous improvement is a constant priority, encouraging innovation and adopting best practices.
Who are we looking for?
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
Essential Criteria
Please see attached job description for full details.
Additional Information…
Closing date: 24 th July 2025. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held w/c 11 th August 2025, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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.
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
PL Timetable Production Manager: Freight (552205) G3
About Network Rail
About Network Rail…
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: Permanent.
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant:MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: (Band 3b) £46,701 - £55,411
Brief Description
In this role, you will lead and support a team of Operational Planners and Specialists to successfully deliver timetable changes that meet customer needs, industry standards, and contractual commitments.
About The Role (External)
About the team..
We lead a skilled team of technical specialists and Operational Planners to deliver accurate, timely Capacity Planning timetables that meet contractual and industry standards. Our focus is on clear prioritisation, strong compliance with the Network Code, and continuous performance improvement through regular feedback and development.
Safety and well-being are central to our approach, alongside maintaining efficient resource planning to meet business demands. We also manage the Visualisation data process to support national train planning. Above all, we embody Network Rail’s values, driving excellence and collaboration in everything we do.
What does the average day look like?
A typical day involves leading and supporting a team of technical specialists and Operational Planners to prioritise and deliver key Capacity Planning timetabling tasks. You’ll manage workload allocation, balancing both long-term strategic projects and urgent short-term needs to ensure a flawless timetable.
You’ll focus on maintaining a strong culture of compliance with the Network Code, while regularly reviewing team performance through one-to-ones, meetings, and feedback sessions. Driving continuous improvement is a constant priority, encouraging innovation and adopting best practices.
Who are we looking for?
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
Essential Criteria
- Experience in successful delivery of multiple projects
- 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
- Proven successful experience in complex timetabling and demand prioritisation
- Proven ability of building team capability through development and implementation of project disciplines
Please see attached job description for full details.
Additional Information…
Closing date: 24 th July 2025. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held w/c 11 th August 2025, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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