On Track Programme Lead

Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community rail partnership organization is seeking an On Track Programme Lead to enhance rail workforce culture by engaging disabled individuals. This hybrid role involves working with various stakeholders to develop training that improves the experiences of disabled passengers. Applicants should have strong project management skills, experience in inclusive events, and the ability to foster relationships. The contract is fixed-term for 12 months, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled people and understanding of the social model of disability.
• Proven experience in facilitating inclusive consultations and co-production activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultations and co-production activities.
• Develop and pilot innovative disability training for rail staff.
• Influence attitudes and behaviours of rail staff regarding disabled passengers.

Skills

Strong project management and organisational skills

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Experience in planning and delivering inclusive events

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence as a rail user

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and online meeting platforms

Job description

We are looking for an On Track Programme Lead to work closely with the team, a Community Rail Network coordinator, train operators and community partners, to deliver the On Track programme - a Motability Foundation funded project to engage disabled people with rail workforce culture change.

Working in partnership with Community Rail Network (CRN), Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), you'll ensure our contribution is participatory, empowering, and driven by disabled people's lived experience.

Location : Hybrid working from GL1 office, homeworking and outreach locations in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire

Hours : Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Flexible working patterns available

Contract : Fixed Term 12 month Contract – Feb 2026 - March 2027

Closing Date: 9am on Monday the 26th January

Interview Date: 9th February 2026

About the Role

The On Track programme aims to influence attitudes, awareness, and behaviours of rail staff, inspiring meaningful change in how disabled people are seen, heard, and supported by the railway. The project will develop and pilot innovative disability training for rail staff, aiming to improve the experiences of disabled passengers.

You will be joining us as we transition into the Define and Develop stages, which will seek to create an innovative new training scheme for rail staff to improve the experiences of disabled passengers. On Track aims to influence attitudes, awareness, and behaviours of rail staff, inspiring meaningful change in how disabled people are seen, heard, and supported by the railway.

Key responsibilities include:

Consultation and Co-production Leadership

You will have experience of working with disabled people and understanding of the social model of disability and proven experience in facilitating inclusive consultations and co-production activities.

We are looking for someone with:

Strong project management and organisational skills

The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners

Experience in planning and delivering inclusive events

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence as a rail user with ability to instil confidence in others

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and online meeting platforms

Your application must include a CV highlighting your relevant experience and a cover letter detailing how your skills align with the role and any relevant past work examples.

About the Organisation

Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (GOCRP) works to strengthen the community’s relationship with train travel and public transport in the region. We do that by engaging with and listening to the community and visitors, to understand their needs, thoughts and opinions on travelling by rail and other sustainable modes of transport. And by working with industry partners, stakeholders and local government to create a local public transport system that is inclusive, positive and sustainable – today, tomorrow and for the future.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Lead, Programme Officer, Programme Coordinator, Project Manager, Community Programme, Disability, Travel, Project Coordinator.