Role: Planning Systems & Training Specialist Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Act as the main training resource for new starters in the Train Planning team including STP Planning & rolling stock diagramming Prepare and update training and process documentation for the Train Planning team Maintain a good standard of knowledge of all Train Planning processes and activities through competency management. Support ongoing workstreams to develop current systems and investigate new Planning software. Input into business plans as required. Produce and deliver training sessions on new software that is introduced Contribute to a safe and efficient railway Key Accountabilities Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing improvements to planning and diagramming processes and systems Liaise with the project management team and the SME as the lead Train Planning contact for the VoyagerPlan replacement project As required, upskill and assist with professional development of members of the Planning team Maintain high standards of work across the team and provide one to one training to address any deficiencies Be an expert on Planning systems, including integration with downstream and upstream systems within and outside of the business Be the main contact point for existing software providers, including Worldline & Tracsis. Representing the Train Planning team at required service meetings. Assist as necessary with STP Planning workload. Support the Timetable Production Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. Confidently deliver engaging training plans one-to-one or to a group Person Specification Essential: Proven track record of achieving deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail Experience and proven understanding of UK Train Planning processes and systems including VoyagerPlan and Attune. Knowledge of Project Management principles is desirable. Excellent IT literacy A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Understanding of how business processes could be redesigned to implement more efficient and smarter ways of working, including IT change Track record of building effective and influencing relationships with key stakeholders, including internal customers, peers and suppliers
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Role: Planning Systems & Training Specialist Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Act as the main training resource for new starters in the Train Planning team including STP Planning & rolling stock diagramming Prepare and update training and process documentation for the Train Planning team Maintain a good standard of knowledge of all Train Planning processes and activities through competency management. Support ongoing workstreams to develop current systems and investigate new Planning software. Input into business plans as required. Produce and deliver training sessions on new software that is introduced Contribute to a safe and efficient railway Key Accountabilities Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing improvements to planning and diagramming processes and systems Liaise with the project management team and the SME as the lead Train Planning contact for the VoyagerPlan replacement project As required, upskill and assist with professional development of members of the Planning team Maintain high standards of work across the team and provide one to one training to address any deficiencies Be an expert on Planning systems, including integration with downstream and upstream systems within and outside of the business Be the main contact point for existing software providers, including Worldline & Tracsis. Representing the Train Planning team at required service meetings. Assist as necessary with STP Planning workload. Support the Timetable Production Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. Confidently deliver engaging training plans one-to-one or to a group Person Specification Essential: Proven track record of achieving deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail Experience and proven understanding of UK Train Planning processes and systems including VoyagerPlan and Attune. Knowledge of Project Management principles is desirable. Excellent IT literacy A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Understanding of how business processes could be redesigned to implement more efficient and smarter ways of working, including IT change Track record of building effective and influencing relationships with key stakeholders, including internal customers, peers and suppliers
Role: Strategic Diagramming Specialist (Train Crew) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Support the development of detailed overall train plan proposals to present to the Department for Transport (DfT) which balance Stakeholder aspirations with maximised revenue to Chiltern Railways and the DfT whilst maintaining cost efficiency. Contribute to an efficient future operation through review and modelling of different train crew diagram concepts and timetable solutions. Support the development of future infrastructure or fleet-led timetable projects and business cases through efficient train crew diagrams for people strategies and establishment reviews. Undertake ad-hoc diagram modelling and analysis for timetable changes to ensure we remain within establishment numbers. Contribute to a safe and efficient railway. Key Accountabilities Assist in business case production and analysis for train plan proposals including development of strategic train crew diagrams. Develop detailed and optimised train crew diagrams from baseline timetable concepts using relevant software including VoyagerPlan and other systems. Support key members of the Chiltern management team with detailed train planning concepts for commercial and resourcing direction as well as diagramming and rostering practices. Work with internal and external stakeholders in development of timetable proposals and use feedback to refine products to achieve optimum outcome. Apply sensitivity testing to modelling outputs and differentiate recommended solutions. Support the Network Development & Track Access Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. This may include some tasks related to Track and Station Access. Key Contacts: Internal All internal Depts. Network Development Manager Head of Train Planning Key Train Planning colleagues Future Operations Team External DfT Network Rail Other TOCs and FOCs Other stakeholders Person Specification Essential: Willingness to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team. To be an ambassador for Chiltern Railways in the wider rail industry. Appreciation of train planning principles and Chiltern Railways network geography. A good working knowledge of train planning systems including VoyagerPlan; and willingness to learn further planning systems as required. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Proven analytical skills and ability to think innovatively. Excellent report writing and presentation skills as well as proven ability to negotiate and influence. Experience of working within a tightly controlled project/programme framework. Excellent ability to communicate internally on commercially sensitive subject matter and data. Risk identification and ability to think/consider the consequences of a train plan well beyond the graph/diagrams created and impact/benefit to wider business strategy.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Role: Strategic Diagramming Specialist (Train Crew) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Support the development of detailed overall train plan proposals to present to the Department for Transport (DfT) which balance Stakeholder aspirations with maximised revenue to Chiltern Railways and the DfT whilst maintaining cost efficiency. Contribute to an efficient future operation through review and modelling of different train crew diagram concepts and timetable solutions. Support the development of future infrastructure or fleet-led timetable projects and business cases through efficient train crew diagrams for people strategies and establishment reviews. Undertake ad-hoc diagram modelling and analysis for timetable changes to ensure we remain within establishment numbers. Contribute to a safe and efficient railway. Key Accountabilities Assist in business case production and analysis for train plan proposals including development of strategic train crew diagrams. Develop detailed and optimised train crew diagrams from baseline timetable concepts using relevant software including VoyagerPlan and other systems. Support key members of the Chiltern management team with detailed train planning concepts for commercial and resourcing direction as well as diagramming and rostering practices. Work with internal and external stakeholders in development of timetable proposals and use feedback to refine products to achieve optimum outcome. Apply sensitivity testing to modelling outputs and differentiate recommended solutions. Support the Network Development & Track Access Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. This may include some tasks related to Track and Station Access. Key Contacts: Internal All internal Depts. Network Development Manager Head of Train Planning Key Train Planning colleagues Future Operations Team External DfT Network Rail Other TOCs and FOCs Other stakeholders Person Specification Essential: Willingness to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team. To be an ambassador for Chiltern Railways in the wider rail industry. Appreciation of train planning principles and Chiltern Railways network geography. A good working knowledge of train planning systems including VoyagerPlan; and willingness to learn further planning systems as required. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Proven analytical skills and ability to think innovatively. Excellent report writing and presentation skills as well as proven ability to negotiate and influence. Experience of working within a tightly controlled project/programme framework. Excellent ability to communicate internally on commercially sensitive subject matter and data. Risk identification and ability to think/consider the consequences of a train plan well beyond the graph/diagrams created and impact/benefit to wider business strategy.
Role: Strategic Planning Specialist (Timing and Rolling Stock) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Support the development of detailed overall train plan proposals to present to the Department for Transport (DfT) which balance Stakeholder aspirations with maximised revenue to Chiltern Railways and the DfT whilst maintaining cost efficiency. Contribute to an efficient future operation through review and modelling of different timetable solutions and rolling stock diagrams. Support the development of future infrastructure or fleet-led timetable projects and business cases through efficient timetabling and rolling stock deployment. Undertake ad-hoc rolling stock diagram modelling and analysis for timetable changes. Contribute to a safe and efficient railway. Key Accountabilities Assist in business case production and analysis for train plan proposals, including strategic timetabling and rolling stock diagrams. Develop detailed and optimised rolling stock diagrams and baseline timetable concepts using relevant software including VoyagerPlan and Attune. Support key members of the Chiltern management team with detailed train planning concepts for commercial and resourcing direction. Work with internal and external stakeholders in development of timetable proposals and use feedback to refine products to achieve optimum outcome. Apply sensitivity testing to modelling outputs and differentiate recommended solutions. Support the Network Development & Track Access Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. This may include some tasks related to Track and Station Access. Key Contacts: Internal All internal Depts. Network Development Manager Head of Train Planning Key Train Planning contacts. External DfT Network Rail Other TOCs and FOCs Other stakeholders Person Specification Essential: Willingness to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team. To be an ambassador for Chiltern Railways in the wider rail industry. Appreciation of train planning principles and Chiltern Railways network geography. A good working knowledge of train planning systems including VoyagerPlan and/or Attune; and willingness to learn further planning systems as required. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Proven analytical skills and ability to think innovatively. Excellent report writing and presentation skills as well as proven ability to negotiate and influence. Experience of working within a tightly controlled project/programme framework. Excellent ability to communicate internally on commercially sensitive subject matter and data. Risk identification and ability to think/consider the consequences of a train plan well beyond the graph/diagrams created and impact/benefit to wider business strategy.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Role: Strategic Planning Specialist (Timing and Rolling Stock) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Banbury ICC Salary: Up to 46,500 per annum Job Purpose Support the development of detailed overall train plan proposals to present to the Department for Transport (DfT) which balance Stakeholder aspirations with maximised revenue to Chiltern Railways and the DfT whilst maintaining cost efficiency. Contribute to an efficient future operation through review and modelling of different timetable solutions and rolling stock diagrams. Support the development of future infrastructure or fleet-led timetable projects and business cases through efficient timetabling and rolling stock deployment. Undertake ad-hoc rolling stock diagram modelling and analysis for timetable changes. Contribute to a safe and efficient railway. Key Accountabilities Assist in business case production and analysis for train plan proposals, including strategic timetabling and rolling stock diagrams. Develop detailed and optimised rolling stock diagrams and baseline timetable concepts using relevant software including VoyagerPlan and Attune. Support key members of the Chiltern management team with detailed train planning concepts for commercial and resourcing direction. Work with internal and external stakeholders in development of timetable proposals and use feedback to refine products to achieve optimum outcome. Apply sensitivity testing to modelling outputs and differentiate recommended solutions. Support the Network Development & Track Access Manager and key members of the Train Planning Team as required. This may include some tasks related to Track and Station Access. Key Contacts: Internal All internal Depts. Network Development Manager Head of Train Planning Key Train Planning contacts. External DfT Network Rail Other TOCs and FOCs Other stakeholders Person Specification Essential: Willingness to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team. To be an ambassador for Chiltern Railways in the wider rail industry. Appreciation of train planning principles and Chiltern Railways network geography. A good working knowledge of train planning systems including VoyagerPlan and/or Attune; and willingness to learn further planning systems as required. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Proven analytical skills and ability to think innovatively. Excellent report writing and presentation skills as well as proven ability to negotiate and influence. Experience of working within a tightly controlled project/programme framework. Excellent ability to communicate internally on commercially sensitive subject matter and data. Risk identification and ability to think/consider the consequences of a train plan well beyond the graph/diagrams created and impact/benefit to wider business strategy.
