Programme Lead

Programme Lead

We are looking for an On Track Programme Lead to work closely with the team, a Community Rail Network coordinator, train operators and community partners, to deliver the On Track programme - a Motability Foundation funded project to engage disabled people with rail workforce culture change.

Working in partnership with Community Rail Network (CRN), Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), you'll ensure the contribution is participatory, empowering, and driven by disabled people's lived experience.

Position: On Track Programme Lead

Location: Hybrid working from GL1 office, homeworking and outreach locations in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Flexible working patterns available

Contract: Fixed Term 12 month Contract - Feb 2026 - March 2027

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

Closing Date: 9am on Monday the 26th January

Interview Date: 9th February 2026

About the Role

The On Track programme aims to influence attitudes, awareness, and behaviours of rail staff, inspiring meaningful change in how disabled people are seen, heard, and supported by the railway. The project will develop and pilot innovative disability training for rail staff, aiming to improve the experiences of disabled passengers.

You will be joining the team as they transition into the Define and Develop stages, which will seek to create an innovative new training scheme for rail staff to improve the experiences of disabled passengers. On Track aims to influence attitudes, awareness, and behaviours of rail staff, inspiring meaningful change in how disabled people are seen, heard, and supported by the railway.

Key responsibilities include:

• Consultation and Co-production Leadership
• Project Coordination
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Reporting and Administration

About You

You will have experience of working with disabled people and understanding of the social model of disability and proven experience in facilitating inclusive consultations and co-production activities.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners
• Experience in planning and delivering inclusive events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence as a rail user with ability to instil confidence in others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and online meeting platforms

Your application must include a CV highlighting your relevant experience and a cover letter detailing how your skills align with the role and any relevant past work examples.

About the Organisation

The organisation works to strengthen the community's relationship with train travel and public transport in the region, by engaging with and listening to the community and visitors, to understand their needs, thoughts and opinions on travelling by rail and other sustainable modes of transport. And by working with industry partners, stakeholders and local government to create a local public transport system that is inclusive, positive and sustainable - today, tomorrow and for the future.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Lead, Programme Officer, Programme Coordinator, Project Manager, Community Programme, Disability, Travel, Project Coordinator.