Location
Milton Keynes, GBDepartment Name
GC External Communications (358550) G4About Network Rail
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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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in the Quadrant:MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 4B, £35,582 - £42,218
Brief Description
Ready to make people think differently and act on it? Join us to create bold, multi-channel campaigns that don’t just get noticed - they shift mindsets and drive real-world change. You’ll turn sharp insights into powerful strategies and prove their impact with meaningful results.
If you’re driven by influence, creativity, and measurable impact, this is your opportunity.
About the role (External)
About the team..
The team is a close-knit group of nine, spanning Marketing Campaigns, Brand, and Market Research. Together, they combine insight, creativity, and delivery to shape how campaigns come to life and perform.
This role sits within the Marketing Campaigns side, focused on planning and delivering high-impact activity from start to finish. It’s a collaborative environment, working closely with brand and research colleagues to make sure every campaign is insight-led, on-brand, and effective. Expect a supportive team that shares ideas, works at pace, and takes pride in delivering campaigns that make a real difference.
What does the average day look like?
No two days are quite the same, but most start with a check-in on live campaigns, reviewing timelines, aligning with agencies, and making sure everything is on track. There’s often a planning session with colleagues to shape upcoming activity, using data and insight to refine the approach.
As the day unfolds, work centres on coordinating with media and creative partners, keeping project trackers up to date, and making quick decisions to keep delivery smooth, whether that’s resolving a snag with a supplier or adjusting plans to meet deadlines. Time is also spent reviewing campaign assets to ensure they’re on-brand and consistent and managing where they’re stored and shared.
Alongside delivery, there’s a steady rhythm of pulling together updates and reports, tracking performance, and evaluating what’s working and what could be even better next time. It’s a hands-on role where organisation, collaboration, and attention to detail keep campaigns moving from idea to impact.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who thrives in the fast-paced world of campaigns and creative, and knows how to turn ideas into well-executed, high-impact marketing activity. Strong written communication skills are key, along with the confidence to build relationships, manage stakeholders, and work closely with agencies to get the best results, including challenging performance when needed.
Comfort working across tools like Microsoft 365, PowerPoint and Excel is important, as is the ability to stay organised while juggling multiple projects. A good understanding of end-to-end campaign delivery will go a long way, especially when it comes to keeping everything on track and aligned.
A professional marketing qualification is a plus, and experience or interest in marketing AI tools and approaches will help set candidates apart. Above all, this role suits someone proactive, collaborative, and focused on delivering work that makes a measurable difference.
Essential Criteria
• Hands-on marketing management experience, gained in an agency and/or client-side position
• Social media and web marketing campaign management experience
• Brand management experience
• Campaign management expertise, including media buying
• Excellent written English
• Very good inter-personal skills
• Very good presentation skills
Desirable
• Educated to degree level
• Professional marketing qualification
• Brand development experience
• Public awareness and/or advertising campaign management experience
Please see attached job description for full details.
How to apply (External)
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….