Strategic Growth Director, Thameslink Corridor Transformation

Women in Rail; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Women in Rail is seeking a Thameslink Growth Corridor Director to join the senior leadership team. You will set strategic direction and lead the long‑term development of the Thameslink Growth Corridor, aligning infrastructure, rolling stock capacity, customer outcomes and commercial opportunities with a whole‑system approach across the Integrated Railway, GBR Division, Network Rail and government partners.

You will drive investment opportunities, deliver complex transformation programmes and

Qualifications

• This is a senior leadership role requiring experience across strategy, transformation, and commercial development.
• Experience delivering major programmes or organisational transformation.
• Ability to influence at the highest levels across diverse stakeholders.
• Capable of translating long-term strategic ambition into practical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the transformational strategy for the Thameslink Growth Corridor, ensuring readiness for future demand and opportunities from greater integration.
• Lead strategic planning and business development across the integrated railway, turning long-term ambition into costed, deliverable plans.
• Identify future investment, customer and revenue opportunities, including funding beyond direct government support, with compelling business cases.
• Work with Finance to ensure plans are fully costed and support sustainable reductions in net subsidy.
• Lead the design and implementation of major transformation programmes, managing complex interdependencies, risks and benefits.
• Build relationships with GTR, Network Rail, government, regulators and industry partners to align on strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop the Strategy & Transformation team, fostering collaboration and high performance during industry change.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

Women in Rail is seeking a Thameslink Growth Corridor Director to join the senior leadership team. You will set strategic direction and lead the long‑term development of the Thameslink Growth Corridor, aligning infrastructure, rolling stock capacity, customer outcomes and commercial opportunities with a whole‑system approach across the Integrated Railway, GBR Division, Network Rail and government partners.

You will drive investment opportunities, deliver complex transformation programmes and