Planner

Location Milton Keynes, GB Department Name EM Training Helpdesk and Planning (168017) G5 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. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you Brief Description Network Rail are looking for a Planner to join the team in Milton Keynes This is a detail orientated position where you will provide national planning and administration support, communicating with people across Network Rail. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities, it is an environment with room to grow and develop your skills You will be working with a close knit and experienced team, with two members having received long service awards for their time at Network Rail. This is a role with full training provided. About The Role (External) Salary: £33,252.00 Circa Closing date: Thursday 18th December 2025 Contract: Permanent Location: Milton Keynes - The Quadrant The role: Work in partnership with external suppliers, colleagues in the Planning and Administration and delivery team to offer a seamless and consistent service to training delivery teams and customers. Work together with training delivery colleagues to enable the planning of new events and initiatives into the plan. Produce training delivery plans accommodating Network Rail Training Catalogues Maximise trainer and venue utilisation through regular reporting, monitoring, and collaboration with team members. Consider the health and wellbeing of trainers and customers when producing the training plan. Actively support delivery of the Planning & Administration volumes Understand approved supplier frameworks and adhere to framework policy when liaising with external training suppliers. Predict the cost of training delivery plans against customer budgets and monitor records, identifying risks to the training delivery team. Engage proactively with delivery colleagues for short and long-term plan changes. Propose and help improvements to the Planning and Administration system. Pro-actively manage own personal development plan. The ideal candidate: Excellent communication skills Excellent customer service skills Excellent attention to detail and quality driven approach to working. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload. Understanding of the competence management system Demonstrable experience of logistic planning What could set you apart? A knowledge of the railway industry and rail training sector A knowledge of training catalogue and training supply chain Experience of working in a training environment A knowledge of Training Standards How To Apply (External) Please see the job description attached for further information. How To Apply Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist. Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done' For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available. There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask 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. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information