Location
Romford Depot, Jutsums Lane, Romford, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,264 per annum

About the Role
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. You 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. The role involves managing short notice changes, communicating updates to employees and line managers, and resolving roster-related queries efficiently and professionally. You will oversee leave records, support annual leave planning, and ensure safety-critical competencies and training requirements are incorporated into rosters so that all shifts remain fully covered. Additional responsibilities include monitoring competency data, completing pre and post payroll checks, submitting late changes to payroll, and analysing fatigue information to flag potential risks. You will also provide accurate data to support reporting requirements, contributing to safe, compliant and effective operational delivery.

About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe 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 are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail, and applicants should be able to demonstrate awareness of our safety vision.

Benefits
- 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
- Access to My Benefits platform offering national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Experience
- Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles
- Proven experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience analysing data and producing reports
- Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering
- Familiarity with roster systems
- Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data with attention to detail
- Experience working in a team and engaging with virtual team members
- Good general IT skills

About You
You are organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You communicate clearly and professionally, work well within a team environment, and are committed to maintaining safety and compliance standards. You have a proactive approach to problem solving and are comfortable working with data and rostering systems.

Desirable
- Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff
- Geographical knowledge of the route
- Knowledge of the UK rail industry