Roster Clerk

Network Rail; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel for你ou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground 票

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - national/local/

Job summary

Network Rail is hiring a Rostering Officer in the Eastern England region. You will compile and publish rosters, coordinate cover for leave and training, and ensure safety competencies are embedded in schedules.

The role requires strong data analysis, attention to detail, and effective communication with line managers and teams. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive benefits and a focus on safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles.
• Experience prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience analysing data and producing reports.
• Understanding of rostering conditions of service.
• Knowledge of roster systems and data handling.
• Ability to manage data accurately with attention to detail.
• Experience working in a team and with virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Compile, maintain and publish accurate employee rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool.
• Coordinate cover for sickness, annual leave, training, medicals, interviews and other arrangements.
• Validate roster data with local managers and implement short-notice changes.
• Oversee leave records and support annual leave planning.
• Ensure safety-critical competencies and training are included in rosters.
• Provide data to support reporting and aid safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

National rostering principles

Prioritising workloads

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis & reporting

Conditions of service (rostering)

Roster systems

Data accuracy & attention to detail

Teamwork & virtual collaboration

Route knowledge

UK rail industry knowledge

Tools

Corporate Rostering Tool

Job description

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 .

This role is responsible for compiling, maintaining and publishing accurate employee rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool, ensuring full compliance with national rostering principles, company policies and operational standards. The post holder will prepare and manage daily and weekly rosters, coordinating cover for sickness, annual leave, training, medicals, interviews and other special arrangements, while working closely with local managers to validate roster data. They will also manage short notice changes, communicate updates to employees and line managers, and resolve roster-related queries efficiently and professionally.

In addition, the role will oversee leave records, support annual leave planning, and ensure safety-critical competencies and training requirements are built into rosters so that all shifts remain fully covered. Responsibilities include monitoring competency data, completing pre and post payroll checks, submitting late changes to payroll, and analysing fatigue information to flag potential risks. The position also involves providing accurate data to support reporting requirements, contributing to safe, compliant and effective operational delivery.

Salary - £30,119

Grade -Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Choice of pension schemes


• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family


• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets


• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave


• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know, we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please [e-mail]

Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles

Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports

Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering

Understanding of roster systems

Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail

Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members

• Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff


• Geographical knowledge of the route


• Knowledge of the UK rail industry

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

16-NOV-2026

Job Category:

Operations

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation: