Integration Programme Manager

Govia Thameslink Railway; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Free travel on GTR and sister groups

75% off travel on other train networks

Discounted Oyster Card

Family-friendly policies

StarHub access (employee benefits)

Career development and progression

Job summary

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is seeking an exceptional Integration Programme Lead to drive delivery of a major transformation across GTR and Network Rail Sussex, aligning people, processes and culture for the future rail network.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, apply industry-standard methods (Six Sigma, PROSCI) and manage change in a complex environment while ensuring delivery at pace and high quality.

Qualifications

• Well-developed influencing skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of industry-standard methods (e.g. Six Sigma, PROSCI).
• Ability to work with internal/external stakeholders and delivery partners to drive results.
• Experience working independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the programme across two organisations.
• Coordinate people, processes and culture to enable transformation.
• Drive forwards delivery at pace to agreed quality against business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage change and benefits realization.

Skills

Influencing skills

Stakeholder management

Industry-standard methods

Change management

Team collaboration

Job description

Attractive with excellent benefits including 1st class travel on the GTR network

Job Title: Integration Programme Lead
Salary: Attractive along with 1st class travel across GTR network
Location: Monument Place
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contact until 31st December 2027
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026

Help Shape the Future of Britain's Railway

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most significant transformation programmes in the rail industry, helping to create a more integrated railwayacross GTR and Network Rail Sussex while supporting the transition towards Great British Railways (GBR).

We're looking for an exceptional Integration Programme Lead to drive delivery of this high-profile programme, bringing together people, processes, and culture across two complex organisations. This role sits at the heart of a strategic transformation that will influence how the railway is designed, managed, and operated for years to come.

What You'll Bring

• Well-developed influencing skills, strength of character, tenacity, and cultural sensitivity in order to be persuasive and effective.
• Knowledge and application of industry-standard methods (e.g. Six Sigma, PROSCI etc)
• Work closely with internal / external stakeholders and delivery partners to understand business requirements and drive forwards delivery at pace to expected quality.
• Appreciate the sensitivities that can come with people change projects
• Experience at working both independently and in a multi-disciplinary-team collaborative environment.

What We Can Offer You

At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family
• 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family
• Discounted Oyster Card
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
• Career development and progression opportunities across the UK's largest rail networks
• The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

“I'm a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I'm currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age – I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It's been hard to get back into the routine of learning again.”

“It was my brother's suggestion to join the railway. He was already working in the industry and knew I had some university bills to pay off so told me to give it a go, get out of debt and see what I wanted to do next. After a while, it just felt like actually – this is exactly where I'm meant to be. I'm part of a great team and the on-board department as a whole are brilliant to work with. I feel at home here.”

Tonderai Matizha-Johnson
Area Operations Manager

“When I saw that GTR was advertising places for its apprenticeship scheme I looked into it straight away because I thought it was a great opportunity to learn whilst getting real life experience in a 9-5 job. I applied for a level three business administration apprenticeship and was thrilled to find out I had a place on the course! I was so excited that I didn't even mind it was based 250 miles away from where I lived.”

“Working for GTR is very rewarding and fulfilling. You really feel like you're making a difference to customers, no matter what role you're in as at the end of the day they're the heart of our business. I've had lots of opportunities to explore other aspects of the business including supporting our station staff and gaining my Train Dispatch Licence which has been enriching for my experience here.”

“If you've always had an interest in rail, or maybe you're just curious to find out what working in the railway might look like, GTR is the operator to go for. Not many companies do an official work experience program and this unique opportunity will give you a good grounding with varied activities to help you find the best place in the railway for you. It certainly did it for me.”

Nathaniel Owen
Station Manager

“I work as part of the Fleet Infrastructure team, which means ensuring our 18 Engineering locations operate safely and efficiently. We oversee all building and track maintenance works as well as various minor and major projects across the network.”

“I started in a small ticket office back in 1996 and have continued to work my way up ever since. A previous manager told me about a job he'd seen advertised for a trainer. ’d never considered a job in HR or mentoring before then, but he said I'd be perfect for it and I haven't looked back since!”

Zoey Hudson
Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion

“Since April, I've helped to support our Kickstart Scheme. It's been a really rewarding process to be part of because I know first-hand how tough it can be to find work once you're out of it.”

“I love the freedom that comes with being a train driver. Obviously, there are rules and regulations to follow as well as duties and commitments to carry out, but in a way, you're sort of your own boss, which is nice.”

“I'm a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I'm currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age – I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It's been hard to get back into the routine of learning again.”

“It was my brother's suggestion to join the railway. He was already working in the industry and knew I had some university bills to pay off so told me to give it a go, get out of debt and see what I wanted to do next. After a while, it just felt like actually – this is exactly where I'm meant to be. I'm part of a great team and the on-board department as a whole are brilliant to work with. I feel at home here.”

Tonderai Matizha-Johnson
Area Operations Manager

“When I saw that GTR was advertising places for its apprenticeship scheme I looked into it straight away because I thought it was a great opportunity to learn whilst getting real life experience in a 9-5 job. I applied for a level three business administration apprenticeship and was thrilled to find out I had a place on the course! I was so excited that I didn't even mind it was based 250 miles away from where I lived.”

“Working for GTR is very rewarding and fulfilling. You really feel like you're making a difference to customers, no matter what role you're in as at the end of the day they're the heart of our business. I've had lots of opportunities to explore other aspects of the business including supporting our station staff and gaining my Train Dispatch Licence which has been enriching for my experience here.”

“If you've always had an interest in rail, or maybe you're just curious to find out what working in the railway might look like, GTR is the operator to go for. Not many companies do an official work experience program and this unique opportunity will give you a good grounding with varied activities to help you find the best place in the railway for you. It certainly did it for me.”

Nathaniel Owen
Station Manager

“I work as part of the Fleet Infrastructure team, which means ensuring our 18 Engineering locations operate safely and efficiently. We oversee all building and track maintenance works as well as various minor and major projects across the network.”

“I started in a small ticket office back in 1996 and have continued to work my way up ever since. A previous manager told me about a job he'd seen advertised for a trainer. ’d never considered a job in HR or mentoring before then, but he said I'd be perfect for it and I haven't looked back since!”

Zoey Hudson
Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion

“Since April, I've helped to support our Kickstart Scheme. It's been a really rewarding process to be part of because I know first-hand how tough it can be to find work once you're out of it.”

“I love the freedom that comes with being a train driver. Obviously, there are rules and regulations to follow as well as duties and commitments to carry out, but in a way, you're sort of your own boss, which is nice.”

“I'm a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I'm currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age – I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It's been hard to get back into the routine of learning again.”