Network Rail
About Network Rail
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. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. 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. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.
About the Role
This role is responsible for compiling, maintaining, and publishing accurate employee rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool, ensuring full compliance with national rostering principles, company policies, and operational standards. The post holder will prepare and manage daily and weekly rosters, coordinating cover for sickness, annual leave, training, medicals, interviews, and other special arrangements, while working closely with local managers to validate roster data. They will also manage short notice changes, communicate updates to employees and line managers, and resolve roster-related queries efficiently and professionally. In addition, the role will oversee leave records, support annual leave planning, and ensure safety critical competencies and training requirements are built into rosters so that all shifts remain fully covered. Responsibilities include monitoring competency data, completing pre- and post-payroll checks, submitting late changes to payroll, and analysing fatigue information to flag potential risks. The position also involves providing accurate data to support reporting requirements, contributing to safe, compliant, and effective operational delivery.
Salary and Benefits
Salary – Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract) – circa £29,000 per annum
Closing date: 18th June 2026
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform – giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership, and more
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know we’ll do our best to assist you.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles
- Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports
- Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering
- Understanding of roster systems
- Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail
- Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members
- Able to demonstrate good general IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff
- Geographical knowledge of the route
- Knowledge of the UK rail industry
Key Transferable Skills
- Organisation & Planning: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks. Confidence in planning and coordinating schedules or workloads. Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when working with data, schedules, or records. Ability to spot errors and resolve issues proactively.
- Communication Skills: Confident communicating with a range of people (teams, supervisors, managers). Ability to handle queries and provide clear information.
- IT & Systems Confidence: Comfortable using Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Problem Solving: Able to respond to changes and resolve scheduling or resource challenges. Calm under pressure and able to think on your feet.
- Time Management: Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities. Reliable and consistent in meeting time-bound tasks (e.g., weekly submissions).
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Willingness to work closely with depot teams and wider stakeholders. A supportive and proactive team player.
Key Behaviours
- Willingness to learn and develop in the role
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Confidence to ask questions and challenge where needed
- Ability to build good working relationships
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working with people and systems. You might come from an administrative, coordination, or customer-focused background and be looking to develop your skills in a new area. Experience in rostering or planning is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are proactive, willing to learn, and able to manage a varied workload.
