Job Description
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Change and Future Skills Development Lead to play a pivotal role in enabling organisational transformation. This role focuses on ensuring colleagues have the skills, confidence and support to successfully adopt new ways of working, with a strong emphasis on AI capability building and digital enablement.
Who we are
Railpen 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.
The role
As Change and Future Skills Development Lead, you will sit at the intersection of change delivery, learning and development, and future skills strategy. You will translate complex organisational change into practical, role-based learning that drives measurable adoption and performance.
A key area of focus will be leading the delivery of the AI learning and development programme, AI@Railpen, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Copilot 365 and real-world AI use case deployment. You will design and deliver engaging learning journeys, coach teams in applying AI tools effectively, and ensure capability building aligns with wider business strategy.
You will also collaborate closely with change, technology and HR teams to embed learning into the flow of work, using data and insights to continuously refine and improve adoption outcomes.
About you
• Proven hands-on experience in AI enablement, digital transformation or technology-driven capability building
• Strong experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programmes in digital or organisational change environments
• Background in Learning and Development, capability building or education
• Experience working with product, change and HR teams to align learning with business transformation goals
• Familiarity with low-code or no-code AI and automation platforms
• Experience managing learning programmes, content curation and learning analytics
• Experience working with or managing external learning providers and partners
• Experience implementing or optimising LMS or LXP platforms
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is advantageous
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
A competitive salary (depending on experience)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous annual bonus plan
We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme
4x Life Assurance cover
Heath & Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee assistance programme
Health cash plan
Eye care vouchers
Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
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
Electric vehicle leasing
Cycle to work scheme
Next Steps
Please apply via the apply button or visit Careers at Railpen by 5pm on Wednesday 10th of June 2026.