Leadership & Management Development Consultant

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced Leadership & Management Development Consultant to design and deliver corporate leadership programmes across the organisation. You will facilitate sessions, engage with senior managers, and help identify capability needs that support strategic priorities.

You will work with HR and business stakeholders to balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term leadership development, ensuring impactful tools and content are created for large, complex teams.

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering corporate level leadership and management training.
• Organisational skills and sound planning ability.
• Excellent team working skills.
• Experience of working in complex change-oriented environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of learning programme design and development

Responsibilities

• Facilitate leadership development programmes and strategic workshops with senior managers.
• Review learning outcomes and develop new programme content in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify future capability needs and align leadership initiatives with organisational strategy.
• Support leadership discussions and contribute to planning cycles to build high-performing teams.

Skills

Leadership development

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Leadership & Management Development Consultant

IRC2359428

Who We Are

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.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. 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!

Duration: Secondment or Fixed Term Contract of 9 months with the potential to extend or go permanent. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).

About the role

What does the average day look like?

No two days are the same. One day, you could be facilitating a leadership development programme or running a strategic workshop with senior managers; the next, you may be reviewing learning outcomes, developing new programme content or working with stakeholders to identify future capability needs.

You’ll engage with leaders across the business, balancing operational priorities with long-term leadership strategy. Being comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting your approach to different audiences and environments, and providing constructive challenge when needed is key. Whether supporting leadership discussions, contributing to strategic planning cycles, or helping managers develop the skills to lead high-performing teams, you’ll be at the centre of shaping leadership excellence across the organisation.

A little bit about the team...

You’ll join a collaborative and highly engaged team responsible for developing leadership capability across one of the UK's largest and most complex organisations. The team works closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders from across the business to ensure leadership development supports both current and future organisational needs.

Made up of experienced learning and development professionals, the team takes pride in delivering impactful programmes, providing expert advice and driving continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about developing great leaders, fostering high performance and creating positive outcomes for employees, teams and the wider business.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 28 th September, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

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We're looking for an experienced leadership and management development professional who combines credibility, influence and emotional intelligence. You will be an engaging facilitator with a proven track record of delivering corporate leadership programmes and developing management capability within large, complex organisations.

You will be naturally curious, comfortable operating in situations where there is uncertainty, and able to see the bigger picture while managing competing priorities. You will know how to communicate difficult messages with diplomacy and tact, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while confidently providing challenge and alternative perspectives.

As a strong team leader, you’ll be passionate about developing others, creating an engaging environment where people can perform at their best, and motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals. You’ll have the confidence to lead strategic sessions, influence decision-making and deputise for senior leaders when required.

¿ Experience of successfully delivering corporate level leadership and management training.

¿ Organisational skills and sound planning ability.

¿ Excellent team working skills.

¿ Experience of working in complex change-oriented environments with multiple stakeholders.

¿ Experience of learning programme design and development

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes

Closing Date:

17-SEP-2026

Job Category:

HR and Legal

Function:

Human Resources

Organisation: