ERTMS Assistant Business Change Manager

Freightliner, the UK's leading maritime intermodal logistics operator and a prominent player in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market, is inviting applications for an exciting role within its ERTMS Programme Team. As a company recently celebrated as Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards and a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, Freightliner is at the forefront of innovation and committed to fostering a diverse and supportive work culture.

This opportunity for an ERTMS Assistant Business Change Manager, based in a hybrid/national capacity, offers a chance to be instrumental in the digital transformation of UK rail freight. The role is crucial in ensuring Freightliner is well-prepared for and can successfully adopt the significant changes brought about by the introduction of ERTMS technologies. This position will leverage structured change management approaches to guide the business towards confident and efficient operation within the new ERTMS environment.

Key Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Pioneering Role: Be at the cutting edge of significant technological and operational advancements in the rail freight industry, contributing directly to the future of logistics in the UK and Europe.
• Award-Winning Environment: Join a company recognised for its excellence and innovation, offering a dynamic and high-achieving work setting.
• Career Development: Freightliner is deeply committed to employee growth, offering considerable career progression, developmental opportunities, and the chance to reach your utmost potential within an award-winning team.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond competitive pay, enjoy a fantastic final-salary pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a range of benefits designed to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: As a WORK180 endorsed employer, Freightliner prioritises a supportive and diverse work culture, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including former military personnel.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life integration.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Impactful Contribution: This role is central to the successful implementation of the ERTMS Programme. You will be responsible for critical change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring business readiness, directly influencing operational efficiency and safety.
• Structured Change Management: The position requires a thorough understanding and application of structured change management principles, particularly those outlined in the Rail Change Guide (RCG), providing a solid foundation for developing expertise in this specialized field.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Success in this role hinges on effective collaboration with various teams across Freightliner. This is an excellent opportunity to build a broad network and hone your influencing and relationship-building skills across all organisational levels.
• Requirement for Experience and Qualifications: Candidates are expected to possess experience in major/complex change projects and hold a Change Management Qualification (e.g., APMG, ACMP, PROSCI). Knowledge of business change techniques, process modelling, and a foundational understanding of UK railway operations or a related sector are essential.
• Opportunity for Further Development: While a degree is desirable, the role offers a clear path for growth. Willingness to work towards professional body membership is encouraged, further enhancing your career trajectory.

This is a compelling opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a tangible impact on the future of rail freight logistics. If you are a driven change professional looking to advance your career in a leading, innovative, and supportive organisation, we encourage you to explore this transformative journey with Freightliner.