We have an incredible opportunity for a Change & Transformation Strategy & Design Lead to join our Change & Transformation (C&T) team on a permanent basis, based in the London office (hybrid based).
Who we areRailpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here
The roleAs the C&T Strategy & Design Lead, you will be a valued member of the wider C&T team by playing a crucial role in Change process improvement and delivery, driving efficiency and enhancing overall performance to deliver our shared purpose - to secure our members’ future.
This role will work closely with the senior leadership team within C&T and will lead and manage the design, development, and implementation of change management strategies and initiatives within Railpen and will be responsible for ensuring smooth transitions during organisational changes.
The personWe are looking for someone who has previously worked within either a Business Analysis or process environment, who has experience of delivering Change, including planning, executing, and monitoring either via delivering projects or supporting project delivery in a senior capacity. You will possess the ability to analyse and assess organisational change impact and design strategies to address challenges. Key to this role, is having the desire and ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive the development and adoption of best practice across the Change & Transformation team.
As the C&T Strategy & Design Lead, you will have the ability to provide support across a variety of business disciplines. You will be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) and will be comfortable delivering a vision to engage and inspire people across the business. Experience of building meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and the ability to overcome resistance to change is key. You will be keen to work in the detail whilst always being mindful of the overall picture. The ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions is fundamental to this role.Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.
What we can offer youRewarding youA competitive salary
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous annual bonus plan
We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
4x Life Assurance cover
Colleague referral scheme
Employee assistance programme
Heath cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
Buy and sell holidays
Give as you earn scheme
Paid volunteering days
Flexible half days leave
Electric vehicle leasing
Cycle to work scheme
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 3rd March 2026
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
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What We Do
The Railways Pension Scheme is one of the UK’s largest and longest established pension funds. Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion on behalf of the scheme’s 350,000 members who are connected to the railway industry. Railpen's purpose is to secure our members' future. To achieve this we invest the scheme’s assets to generate strong returns over the long term. Our members and their employers trust us with this very significant responsibility. We are proud of this responsibility, take it very seriously, and are committed to, and passionate about, improving their future lives. Generating the required returns is challenging. To be successful we must constantly strive to be considered a world-class asset owner by our stakeholders, with a proven track record of adding value for our members. This means we have to have excellent people, doing exemplary work, in every part of our business. We use the size of our assets to invest wisely and influentially. Our convictions and a clear set of investment beliefs guide us through complex and changing markets. We’re not afraid to think innovatively or act boldly in the best interests of the members we are proud to serve
