Job Description

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Location

Milton Keynes, GB#

Department Name

GC Internal (358700) G4#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

Duration: Permanent role


Location: This role is based at the Quadrant, Milton Keynes or London Waterloo. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.


Band and salary: (Band 1A) 86,730 - 103,907











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Brief Description

Reporting to the Director of Internal Communications and Engagement, this is a strategic role leading communication across Network Rail's national functions and programmes. You'll shape and deliver impactful communications strategies that drive engagement, support business priorities, and enhance leadership capability.


You'll manage a team of communications business partners, providing strategic guidance and fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


Along with other strategic communications colleagues, you'll be closely involved in the transition to Great British Railways, helping to develop a modern, professional communications service for the rail industry.











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About the role (External)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver communications strategies aligned to business and communications goals.

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, coaching and influencing them to improve messaging and engagement.

Champion leadership capability through best practice guidance and resources that promote self-sufficiency.

Oversee internal communications for Network Rail's national functions, employing c. 15,000 of the company's 40,000+ people), ensuring consistency and quality.

Manage a high-performing team of communications professionals, role-modelling Network Rail's values.

Establish frameworks for evaluating communications impact and sharing best practice.

Collaborate across the wider communications leadership team to deliver cross-business campaigns

Contribute crisis communications planning and delivery to protect Network Rail's reputation.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a confident, strategic communicator with a passion for driving engagement and shaping culture. You'll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, a collaborative team player, and a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, working across the rail industry. You will also be an experienced coach and team leader, focused on supporting your team to deliver strategic communications.

Essential Criteria

Extensive experience in strategic communications within a large organisation.

Proven success in internal communications across a dispersed workforce.

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Experience leading high-performing communications teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to simplify complex issues and deliver persuasive messaging.

Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused.


Please see attached job description for full details.











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How to apply (External)

Additional Information

Closing date:

3rd November 2025. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.

Next Steps:

Interviews will be held w/c 17th November 2025, depending on business requirements.




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.


Plus more
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