Our client is looking for a Train Planning Manager based in London but operating a hybrid working model, the purpose of this role is to lead all key operational planning aspects with regards to long and short term timetable planning, access planning, rolling stock and driver diagramming.

Leadership of the train planning team with a focus on the people and their development, implementing a Learning and Development strategy for the existing team.

Own process design, delivery and improvement for the end-to-end train planning process and its interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Creating a culture of positive stakeholder engagement by both anticipating and enabling business needs.

Leading on workload allocation and resource management for the Planning team.

Provide day-to-day leadership of the Train Planning and Traincrew diagramming teams to produce a high quality planning product, maintaining effective workload and resource planning to achieve industry timescales.

Maintain and continuously develop an effective people strategy and lead the train plan development with effective engagement of other functions through relevant forums, taking into account the changing needs of the business.

The successful candidate with have a Proven track record of effectively leading and motivating teams in a Train Planning Environment.

Experience of working with industry train planning processes and systems.

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