Training Specialist

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Key Information

Training Specialist - 3778

Salary: From £55,000

Grade: Band 3 – TFL

Contract: Permanent

Location: Lugg Approach, Ilford, E12 5LN

Closing Date: Monday 23rd March 2026 @ 23:59

Job Purpose

The Training Specialist is a professional subject matter expert responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating training & assessment programmes on behalf of Rail for London (Infrastructure) Ltd, to ensure that statutory, business and route performance requirements are met. Training Specialist job description is applicable generically to all disciplines in operations and maintenance, however specific experience may be required for:

1. Signalling and general operations

2. NR Competencies

3. Track Safety / Railway Safety

4. Incident Response

Key Accountabilities

• Identify training and development needs for employees and contractors to ensure statutory, requirements for safety critical work activities are met.
• Develop training & assessment materials (including: eLearning, classroom learning and simulations) to optimal efficiency whilst continuing achieve the intended outcome.
• Deliver and adapt training using a range of different interactive methods (including coaching & mentoring) whilst ensuring the learner is at the centre of the learning process.
• Undertake competence assessments and produce development improvement plans where shortfalls are identified, taking immediate corrective action where candidates fail to meet minimum competence requirements.
• Oversee and comply with systems and process that underpin the establishment of a high performing workforce embed the principles throughout the training and competence assessments cycles.
• Provide technical input and expertise on matters pertaining to learning and development of employees to drive an overall improvement in business performance.
• Support as directed the operational integrity of the network by developing and maintaining individual competence in the roles for which the post holder is certified competent to assess.
• Support as directed activities within the wider organisation in order to share knowledge, experience and best practice in order maintain capability within the business.

Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
• Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training
• Hold NR Training Licences Minimum COSS
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Institute for Professional Development

Skills

• Ability to act as a role model for the business and rail industry stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with rail industry stakeholders.
• Ability to establish a course of action for self and others, managing time, resources and surrounding circumstances to deliver objectives.
• Ability to coach and mentor people within own team and across the supply chain.

Experience

• Experience in assessing competence.
• Experience in developing cross-functional training programmes.
• Experience in developing and promoting best practice at an industry level.
• Experience of working in multi disciplined training establishments.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV  
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV 
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

This is a Safety Critical Role so you will need to pass a medical

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.

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
• 30 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.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Vetting Process 

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.