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Overview
Job details
£31,000 - £35,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,150 - £2,390 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Full-time.
Apply by Wednesday 14 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.
Requirements
Work on-site in Eastern England
No relocation package mentioned.
Skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Salary - Starting from £31,000 to £35,000 DOE
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
The role
What you'll do
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.
How you'll work
Please note this role is based in Bedford but has a weekly requirement to travel to other route locations, including Luton, Kettering and London
Grade
Grade - Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract)
Your 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
Hiring process
Interviews will be taking place on the below date:
Tuesday 27th October
Thursday 29th October
Friday 30th October
About Network Rail
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In their own words
About the company & team
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.
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.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.
Additional information
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.
For help with the recruitment process, please contact LNEResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.
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