Schedule Compiler (Timetables)

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Key Information

Job title – Schedule Complier (Timetable)

Grade-  ADC0

The Timetables Team is responsible for the development, design, and production of London Underground timetables, playing a key role in delivering service plans across the network.

We are looking for a motivated and detail oriented individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, compiling, and preparing timetables and associated products. You’ll collaborate closely with Operations and key business stakeholders to create quality Timetable plans for train services that serve London, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and achievable.

You’ll bring a passion for public transport and a proactive approach to your work. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you’ll thrive in a deadline driven environment and be able to manage competing priorities effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving skills and be confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will ensure that timetables are delivered on time and in full compliance with operational standards.

Salary- circa £41,000

Location – Palestra

This position begins with a one year, office based training programme. During this initial period, hybrid working arrangements are not available to ensure full support and hands-on learning. Upon successful completion of the training year, there may be opportunities to explore hybrid working options.

We are recruiting for 2 positions.

Contract Type External: Permanent London Underground: Subject to successful completion of training scheme in the first year, which includes the 6 month probationary period.

This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to support your initial training and development.

The training period is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role. Upon successful completion of the training programme, you will be offered a permanent position.

Contract Type Internal: Secondment with view to permanency; London Underground: Subject to successful completion of training scheme in the first year.

Overview of project/role

This role will design and compile Timetables and Train service plans alongside arranging their publication and production of associated products for all lines across the Tube network working with Operations and business stakeholders.

In addition, a structured grade progression scheme is in place, offering promotional opportunities to increase your salary as you successfully achieve key milestones. This provides a clear pathway for professional growth and reward as you develop in the role.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop and review scheduling solutions [Timetables] for day-to-day operations, emergency operations, short-term service changes, projects, upgrades and future services.

• Estimate, plan, organise and track progress of own work, and co-ordinate with peers, to meet specific task delivery deadlines set by Team Leader

• Communicate scheduling plans and designs to the business

• Prepare and arrange for publication and distribution of own products

• Review the performance of own products after their delivery and in use, including contributing to post-implementation reviews of new or altered services

• Influence on service and engineering planning, and their design decisions, will affect the cost and timing of projects and investment programmes, specific to the lines or projects for which they are accountable.

• Represent the Team Leader at meetings, providing appropriate specialist advice on timetabling, business rules and operational requirements

• Take decisions, and manage the design team, on behalf of Team Leader, as required

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• Excellent Numerical and verbal reasoning skills (E)
• Good Communication skills, both verbal and written (E)
• Problem-solving skills (E)
• Good Relationship building and team working skills (E)

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of timetables, compilation and processes involved in creating complex plans and logistics. (E)
• Basic knowledge of design principles used in other scheduling teams (D)
• Organisation and resourcing of train and stations operations, business processes and working practices (D)
• Railway Operating rules and procedures, both Underground and Network Rail (D)
• Technical requirements affecting scheduling of train services, including rolling stock, signalling, maintenance, framework agreements and closures requirements (E)
• Detailed knowledge of Trains and Stations geography at a very detailed level for all lines (D)
• Broad general knowledge of the whole Underground network (D)
• Broad general knowledge of other transport services within the network area (D)

Experience

• Experience of applying service design, compilation, and production processes to live work on all lines. (D)
• Experience of the process of developing specifications, requirements and design solutions. (D)
• Working with team leaders, operational managers, planners, Engineering & Fleet teams and trades union representatives (D)
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation at all levels and relevant external bodies (D)
• Experience of contributing to projects, stakeholders and front line operations management as part of a delivery team (D)

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process 

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 
 
Benefits  
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
 
Final salary pension scheme 
Free travel for you on the TfL network 
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
Discounted Eurostar travel
 
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.