Planing Systems & Training Specialist

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