Community Rail Lancashire is seeking experienced freelance facilitators to join a growing pool of ‘Try the Train’ practitioners to deliver programmes in East Lancashire, Peak District to Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
Try the Train supports people to become confident, independent rail users through a structured programme of 3 x workshops and 2 x supported train journeys. All groups are pre-existing, aged 14+ years and accompanied by staff members.
Key details
- Delivery period: May – October 2026
- Fee: £200 per day (10 days across two participant groups)
- Paid training: 2 days shadowing existing Try the Train delivery
- A group rail pass for Northern trains will be issued to facilitators
Community Rail Lancashire is particularly keen to hear from people with experience working with community and/or disability groups and groups who face barriers to travel, confidence or access.
Click here to access the full job description and person specification.
Applicants should submit a CV and short expression of interest to paula.williams@communityraillancashire.co.uk by 9am on Monday 23 March 2026.
Shortlisted freelancers will be invited to a friendly online conversation with the team on Monday 13 or Wednesday 15 April 2026.
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