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Are you a Media Developer with a passion for creating captivating content that shapes perceptions and connects communities?
Network Rail, the backbone of Britain's railway infrastructure, is seeking a dynamic Media Developer to join our innovative team. Here, your creativity will drive impactful campaigns and digital experiences that resonate with our learners. Step into a role where your talents will enhance the journey for everyone who relies on our rail network and play a pivotal part in telling the story of our commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Join us and help transform the future of rail travel through compelling media and cutting-edge technology!
Role : Media Developer
Location : Milton Keynes The Quadrant (occasional travel may be required to other Network rail locations when required_
Contract Type : Permanent
Salary : Band 5 £33,600 per annum
Closing date : 14th August 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.
Please note a high number of applicants may result in this advert being closed early.
What does the role entail?
As a Media Developer at Network Rail, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing our training materials across all media formats. Your expertise will ensure that our content is engaging, informative, and meets our rigorous quality and safety standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining and administering document control systems and processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout.
What you'll be working on?
- Create high-quality training materials using a variety of media, including video, e-learning modules, Artificial Intelligence, and interactive content.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop accurate and engaging training resources.
- Implement and maintain document control systems to ensure materials are up-to-date and comply with Network Rail's standards.
- Continuously enhance existing training materials to improve effectiveness and user engagement.
- Ensure all content aligns with Network Rail's quality and safety standards.
About the role & main responsibilities
- Produce diagrams, drawings, training packs, elearning and any other supporting media for training and assessment materials. Perform quality checks and formatting so that non-technical mistakes are addressed prior to publication.
- Maintain effective control of all training materials and supporting databases and systems, consistent with Network Rail Training and national standards and processes.
- Liaise and consult with Network Rail Learning Designers, Media Learning Development Specialists and Multi Media Development Managers as required to clarify product specifications and maintain adherence to quality and timescale requirements.
- Monitor compliance with Network Rail branding requirements and Network Rail Training house styles and templates. Maintain auditable records from draft to published materials, confirming that final versions are proofed and approved prior to issue.
- Establish, monitor and comply with document control processes and storage of soft and hard copy media.
- Produce and issue communications and updates on Training and Assessment materials to internal and external customers and stakeholders in accordance with document control requirements.
- Provide administration services as may be required in relation to Network Rail Training analysis, design, and development processes and systems.
- Follow our processes on the secure storage and meta-tagging of media content.
- Work as part of a team of media experts, to provide timely and accurate responses to media-related queries.
- Promote a friendly and engaging attitude within your team and department.
- Attend all in-person meetings and share your knowledge at media workshop events.
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement in your media creation abilities, effectiveness and efficiency.
Next Steps: Further Opportunities?
Due to the level of rail exposure and technical detail you gain from this role, this would be a great way to develop and progress into other creative opportunities in rail.
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and publishing effective training and development products, using a variety of authoring and/or design software packages, such as (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite and Articulate 360
- Excellent attention to detail and quality driven approach to working
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Able to take initiative, identify problems and propose solutions
- Ability to demonstrate personal accountability when striving for results, whilst consistently role-modelling core behaviours of collaboration and customer-centred decision making
- Ability to assess and challenge risky or unsafe actions, or poor behaviours of others
- Friendly and collaborative approach to working in a team
What could set you apart?
- Experience of copy editing and proof reading
- Relevant drawing/design qualification
- Document Control experience
- Creating engaging content demonstrable with a portfolio
- Previous experience in L&D, with wider understanding of the ADDIE development process
- Previous experience in a risk-averse large organisation
- Excellent ability to learn new media authoring software as needed
- Please see the attached job description for further information.
Things to note before applying:
You will need to show a portfolio showcasing your skills and experience if selected for an interview.
You may be required to travel to other Network Rail locations when needed and for upskilling
What's in it for you:
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Choice of pension schemes
75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
Private Healthcare (subject to T&Cs)
5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
To find out more explore Working for Network Rail . Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. . Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you. Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
- Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask! If you have any questions or would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact [email protected]
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