Senior Consultant (Rail Delivery) Department: Transport Location: London and Milton Keynes Compensation: £51,000 - £60,000 / year Salary Range: £51,500 – £62,000 Contract Type: Fixed Term (until February 2027), Part Time Working Hours: 24 hrs per week Band: 3.1 Reports to: Head of Rail Delivery Internal Job Code: RC284F Application Deadline: 12 January 2026 Closing Date: 9 am on 12 January 2026 The Role Based within the Rail Directorate of Connected Places Catapult, this role is for someone with a strong background in design thinking, human‑centred design, qualitative research or a related field. You will play a key part in understanding requirements and opportunities for innovation, working as part of a matrix team to deliver innovation within the UK transport sector, primarily rail. Key Responsibilities

Conduct robust qualitative research and deliver research outcomes to stakeholders. Work with SMEs to assess and understand their value propositions, market readiness and trial plans from a human‑centred perspective. Provide human‑centred expertise alongside commercial/business and technology professionals to progress innovation. Design and facilitate workshops to help stakeholders assess and progress innovation‑related situations. Meet revenue and utilisation targets. Spot opportunities, contribute to bids and proposals, and manage CRM updates. Scope and lead streams of work, shape planning and budgeting, and manage the PMO and commercial control. Provide excellence in delivery, thought leadership, and maintain professional development. Ensure equity, inclusivity and diversity underpin all work activities. Perform any other reasonable duties to support strategic outcomes and business operations.

Required Competencies

Spark creative thinking across all tasks. Apply systems thinking to problem‑solving. Create effective networks. Use personal influence to progress beyond challenges and blockers. Voice the customer in all activities. Effectively manage communication, lead meetings, and contribute to publications and events. Coordinate plans across activities. Role model agility and adaptation. Champion and promote inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

9‑day fortnight for everyone – every other Friday. 23.5 holiday entitlement for all, with pro‑rata for part‑time employees and Christmas shutdown for additional days off. Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution. Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro‑rata for part‑time). Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support). Cycle to Work Scheme. Cash Health Plan – reimbursement for essential and everyday healthcare expenses. Payroll Giving scheme – charitable contributions from pre‑tax income. Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers. Mortgage Advice benefit – free expert advice and support for mortgage acquisition.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales Industries Research

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