Regional Driver Competency Lead

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Free travel for you and family on GTR

75% off travel on other TOCs

Discounted Oyster Card

Career development

StarHub discounts

Job summary

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to head the Competency Development Managers and Driver Instructor Development Managers across 13 depots.

Based in Selhurst, you will travel regularly to support drivers and their managers, prioritising performance and development. This role requires proven rail-driver development experience, strong people management, and familiarity with Electrostar fleets.

Qualifications

• Qualified train drivers with a minimum of four years' driving experience on the mainline railway network.
• Experience in people development, ideally of managers.
• Knowledge of Electrostar fleets and valid route competency on the Southern network.
• Competence as an A1 assessor is essential and competence as a V1 verifier is highly advantageous, training could be supplied.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Competency Development Managers and Driver Instructor Development Managers across the area.
• Ensure all managers are competent to undertake required activities through regular audits, quality assurance and observation.
• Proactively manage absence within the direct team and arrange deputy coverage.
• Develop direct team's continuous professional development and engagement with business objectives.
• Report on safety performance and identify trends to support improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Driver experience

A1 assessor competence

V1 verifier competence

Electrostar fleets knowledge

Job description

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to head the Competency Development Managers and Driver Instructor Development Managers across 13 depots.

Based in Selhurst, you will travel regularly to support drivers and their managers, prioritising performance and development. This role requires proven rail-driver development experience, strong people management, and familiarity with Electrostar fleets.