Location: Birmingham
Department: OZ Area Operations Manager WM (104300) G2
Salary: Band 5, Circa £27,000
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure. 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 you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
We’re continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation which is representative of the passengers we serve. To do this, it’s essential we become a more open, diverse and inclusive organisation, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone. We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone.
About our Route
We are Central route. We are the Heart of Britain’s Railway. More than a million people rely on us every week, and we help transport nearly a million tonnes of freight every month. But we are more than just tracks and trains, we are a catalyst for jobs and opportunities, a connection to leisure and time with family and friends, and a foundation for communities and neighbourhoods.
We are a key part of the national network, with Birmingham New Street – the busiest station outside of London and the hub of the railway – connecting England, Scotland and Wales, with hundreds of services arriving and leaving every day.
About the role
What will you be doing?
As a route support assistant you will assist in the preparation of the Route business plan and reporting on business performance, programmes of work and improvement initiatives
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a route support assistant wo will support the smooth running of route operations by helping to prepare business plans, compile periodic reports, and coordinate delivery unit reviews. You’ll track actions, assist with investment proposals and business cases, manage approvals, and produce progress reports on key programmes of work.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
- Knowledge of business planning, commercial and financial management processes and techniques.
- Good analytical skills
- Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
It’s not mandatory to have the below, but it would be desirable to have:
- Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques
- Knowledge of operational railway environment.
How to apply
Salary: Band 5, Circa £27,000
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
Closing date: 4th December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
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We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision http://www.networkrail.co.uk/safety.
We’re continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation representative of the passengers we serve. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their understanding of our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion vision Equity, diversity and inclusion – Network Rail.
