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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