Barry Barrington

Barry Barrington has extensive experience in professional development and capability management within the rail industry, currently serving as the Head of Professional Development for Network Rail since January 2013. Barry has held various roles at Network Rail, including interim Programme Manager, Technical Capability Manager, and Engineering Capability Lead, focusing on competence frameworks, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning. Previous experience includes roles at Royal Mail Group where Barry contributed as a Talent and Learning Advisor and Learning Designer, and earlier as a Psychologist at Royal Mail, specializing in recruitment and development processes. Barry holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management, an MSc in Organisational Psychology, and a BSc in Psychology.