Rail Services Graduate – Change Management

Arriva; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Graduate network

Exposure to senior leaders

Job summary

Arriva is hiring a Rail Services Graduate specialising in Change Management. The two-year graduate development programme includes structured learning, mentoring and exposure to senior leaders while you work on transformation projects across Arriva's rail operations.

You will gain experience in change management, project delivery and stakeholder engagement, with travel to Crewe, York, Leeds and Derby and a hybrid working pattern requiring a minimum of three days per week at depot or Arriva

Qualifications

• Curiosity and a proactive mindset to learn on the job.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse information and support decisions with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Support change management and project delivery across Arriva's rail operations.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive effective transformation and improvements.
• Help plan, implement and embed large-scale initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactivity

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Organisation

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it.We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward.Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us.If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.The Graduate OpportunityAs a Rail Services Graduate specialising in Change Management, you'll play a key role in helping deliver transformation across Arriva's rail operations. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll support projects that improve the way we work, helping teams adapt to change and deliver better outcomes for customers and the business. During the programme, you'll gain experience in areas such as change management, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and business improvement. You'll learn how large-scale initiatives are planned, implemented and embedded, developing the skills needed to lead and support change in a complex and fast-moving environment.Location: This role is based at our Crewe depot and will require travel to York, Leeds and Derby. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week at the depot or another Arriva workplace.What We’re Looking For:We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one.What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE.About You:We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We're particularly interested in people who:Are curious, proactive and eager to learnEnjoy solving problems and thinking creativelyHave strong communication and relationship-building skillsCan analyse information and use evidence to support decisionsEnjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholdersAre interested in change management, project delivery and business improvementAre comfortable listening to different perspectives and helping people adapt to changeAre organised and able to manage competing prioritiesThe Graduate ProgrammeAlongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you build the skills and confidence needed to lead and support change in a complex operational environment.You may also have opportunities to undertake relevant learning or professional development in areas such as project management, change management, stakeholder engagement and business transformation.Eligibility RequirementsTo be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered)The right to work in the UK permanentlyAvailability to join the programme in September 2027Willingness to travel where required in the UKIf you have any questions about the role or the application process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Early Careers team at [e-mail]. We're always happy to help.The closing date for applications is close of play Friday 27 November 2026. We'd encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as we review applications as they are received and may close this opportunity early.#LI-HC1INDCORP