Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
CL Business Partner - Sussex (109007) G5
About Network Rail
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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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
About the Role
As a Resourcing Business Partner Support, you’ll deliver a smooth, proactive end-to-end recruitment service—from attraction and selection through to offer and onboarding. You’ll partner closely with the Resourcing Business Partner and hiring managers across Sussex to ensure we recruit the right people in the right way.
Importantly, you’ll also support early engagement activities, helping to build future talent pipelines through careers events, school and college engagement, Armed Forces outreach and other community initiatives. You’ll be part of shaping how we attract the next generation of diverse talent into the railway.
Resourcing Business Partner Support – Sussex Route, offered as a part-time job-share (Monday to Wednesday) on a 1-year secondment/FTC until 7 January 2027.
About The Role (External)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing the end-to-end offer process, identifying improvements and championing consistent best practice.
- Providing expert advice on attraction, advertising, interviewing and capability-based selection.
- Working with managers to clarify job requirements and recommend the right resourcing solutions.
- Supporting and championing fair, inclusive and capability-led recruitment across all campaigns.
- Building strong relationships with HR Shared Services, suppliers and internal teams.
- Conducting data cleansing and helping to maintain accurate system records.
- Supporting colleagues during peak periods to ensure seamless recruitment delivery.
- Leading and supporting early engagement activities across Sussex.
What We’re Looking For
Essential experience & skills:
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to support, advise and influence.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused recruitment environment.
- Excellent organisation, process management and continuous improvement skills.
- Clear, confident communication skills at all levels.
- Good MS Office capability and experience managing databases or administrative processes.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys people-focused work and delivering great service.
- Ability to travel to different locations, throughout Southern
What You’ll Gain
- A chance to progress your recruitment career within a major organisation.
- Opportunities to support meaningful early engagement work across Sussex communities.
- A supportive team committed to developing your skills and confidence.
- Exposure to innovative recruitment, early careers, and EDI initiatives.
- The satisfaction of helping to build the workforce that keeps the railway moving.
Ready to help shape the future of talent in Sussex?
How To Apply (External)
Salary: Band 5 (£29,500-£33,000 pro rata) plus Inner London Allowance £3,270 pro rata
The position is part-time, working Monday to Wednesday as part of a job share, and is offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis until 7 January 2027.
This role has the potential to be extended or made permanent. We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Closing date: 11 December 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role, 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.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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