Programme Lead

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A community rail partnership organization is seeking a Programme Lead to influence and enhance rail staff's support for disabled passengers. The role requires strong project management and organizational skills and working closely with stakeholders to develop and implement effective training initiatives. Candidates should have relevant experience with disabled individuals and the ability to facilitate inclusive activities. This position is offered as a fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model and focuses on impactful community engagement in rail transport.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled people.
• Understanding of the social model of disability.
• Proven experience in inclusive consultations.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultation and co-production efforts.
• Coordinate project activities.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather insights.
• Reporting and Administration

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Facilitating consultations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Details

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

• Consultation and Co‑production Leadership
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Reporting and Administration

About You

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.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Administrative, Project Management, and Other

Industries

Community Services and Non-profit Organizations