Project Management Assistant (Change)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybride; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is hiring a Project Management Assistant (Change) to support a team delivering key timetable change initiatives. You will maintain plans, trackers and logs, coordinate meetings, and share updates to keep projects on track.

The role uses Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency in a fast-paced environment. You will join a small, proactive team of four Project Managers and interact with stakeholders across Network Rail to deliver nationwide change

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/HNC level; relevant project or administration experience.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsabilités

• Support Project Managers in delivering timetable change initiatives across the railway.
• Maintain project plans, trackers and action logs; coordinate meetings; share updates.
• Help ensure activities stay on track and engage with stakeholders across the business.
• Use Microsoft 365 and AI-enabled tools to support efficient project delivery.
• Join a collaborative team to deliver change initiatives affecting nationwide railway operations.

Connaissances

Microsoft 365

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Formation

HND/HNC

Outils

Copilot AI

Description du poste

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 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.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

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.

About the role

What does the average day look like?

As a Project Management Assistant (Change), you'll support Project Managers in delivering key timetable change initiatives across the railway. You'll maintain project plans, trackers and action logs, coordinate meetings, share project updates, and help ensure activities stay on track. Working with stakeholders across the business, you'll use Microsoft 365 and AI‑enabled tools to support efficient project delivery in a fast‑paced environment.

A little bit about the team...

You'll join a friendly and collaborative team of four Project Managers, providing support across a wider programme and timetable function. The team works closely with a range of stakeholders across Network Rail, helping to deliver change initiatives that support the future of railway operations. It's a supportive environment where you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and make a real contribution to projects that have a nationwide impact.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision , as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and supporting the delivery of projects. You'll have strong Microsoft 365 skills, confidence using technology, and a willingness to embrace AI‑enabled tools such as Copilot. You'll be a great communicator, able to build positive relationships with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and bring a positive, can‑do attitude to the team. Experience supporting projects or programmes would be advantageous.

Educated to HND/HNC level, relevant project or administration experience

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Your application will be taken on its merits, any offers if successful will be conditional upon a visa with full right to work in the UK (e.g. Dependent Visa).

Where sponsorship is required, we can only sponsor where the requirements of the immigration rules are met.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes

Geographical Area:

South East England (Not inside M25)

Closing Date:

20-NOV-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

System Operator

Organisation:

PL Advanced Timetable Analysis (552203) G3