Timetable Planning Specialist London, Hybrid Permanent Closing date: 7th February 2025 Salary: £32,000 Are you passionate about the railway industry and eager to make a meaningful impact on the future of transportation? At Arriva UK Trains, we are dedicated to delivering high quality, reliable, and sustainable rail services across the United Kingdom. As part of the Arriva Group, one of the largest providers of passenger transport in Europe, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility. Arriva UK Trains is at the heart of the UK’s rail industry, supporting a diverse portfolio of leading rail operators including CrossCountry Trains, Arriva Rail London and Chiltern Railways. We also drive operational excellence through our Arriva Rail Services which includes Grand Central, Arriva Traincare and Arriva Road Transport Services. With a focus on innovation and growth, Arriva UK Trains leads the way in expanding our footprint through strategic tendering and acquisitions, shaping the future of rail travel across the UK. Our team is the driving force behind our success, and we are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals to join us on our journey. Embrace the challenge and become part of a company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of rail travel. Together, let’s make every journey better. Arriva UK Trains are on the hunt for a Timetable Planning Specialist In this role, you’ll work at the heart of Arriva’s growth strategy, developing robust operational plans to support rail concession/franchise bids and new service opportunities. This is a fantastic chance for someone with proven railway operational planning experience who is looking for their next steps Key Responsibilities: You’ll undertake detailed analysis, explore multiple options, and deliver high-quality outputs that shape key decisions. From crafting efficient timetables to optimizing fleet and crew requirements, you’ll ensure we remain competitive, innovative, and customer focused. The Timetable Planning Specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality timetables and resource plans on time. You will explore and analyse operational options to inform bid strategies. Optimisation of operating costs, fleet needs, and revenue will be another key part of this role while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will evaluate the performance impact of plans to ensure efficiency and reliability. Creation of compelling bid submission materials that showcase Arriva’s operational excellence will be another key aspect of this position. Your Skills & Experience: This individual will need to be a proactive problem solver with a strong understanding of rail operations and a passion for innovation. You will need proven experience in developing and producing operational plans. Strong understanding of railway principles (e.g., signalling, layouts, depot locations) will be another key requirement for this role. Practical experience with train planning and unit diagramming software is essential for this position. You will need to have thorough knowledge of the rail industry and strategic timetable development. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to present findings clearly is essential for this role as well as proficiency in data analysis especially MS Excel. What you'll get: Free Arriva UK Rail travel for you and immediate family. 25 days holidays and statutory bank holidays. Life Assurance, plus access to one of the UKs largest networks of medical professionals. Access to discounts and cash back through ‘The Village’ – our online reward gateway Cycle to work scheme. Eyecare vouchers Arriva Pension Plan. At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success… If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.