Competency Development Manager

Govia Thameslink Railway; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK train operator is seeking a Competency Development Manager to develop a competent train crew team within the Thameslink South Kent Area. The role requires train driver experience and focuses on compliance with operational standards, coaching, and assessing performance. Attractive benefits include a final salary pension, free travel, and generous family-friendly leave policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of train operation, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel for you and your family

75% off travel on other train operators

Discounted Oyster Card

Family-friendly leave policies

StarHub benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a Driver of Trains with a minimum of 3 Years Experience.
• Clean record of line of safety.
• Ability to communicate performance inadequacies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a competent and customer-focused train crew.
• Ensure compliance with operational competence standards and policies.
• Complete assessments as planned and to the appropriate standard.

Skills

Knowledge of train operation rules and standards

Leadership and coaching abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Competence to drive traction units

Education

A1/A2 & L12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking a Competency Development Manager based in our Thameslink South Kent Area.

You will be reporting to the Lead Competence Manager. Your role will be to develop and maintain a high performing, competent and customer focused team of Train Crew through an effective approach of all competence and policy demand.

You must be a Driver of Trains To Apply with a minimum of 3 Years Experience with an A1 Qualification

You will be expected to:

• Ensure compliance with all requirements of GTR Operational Competence Standards and Policies are carried out


• Ensure all assessments are completed as planned and to the appropriate standard.


• To ensure any inadequacy in Train Crew's performance are communicated to the Driver Line Managers along with a proposed plan if the inadequacy is competence related.

You should possess the following:

• Knowledge and competence in all rules and standards applicable to train operation


• A clean record of line of safety


• A1/A2 & L12 or equivalent, nationally recognised competence assessment and coaching qualification


• Ability to lead and a coach a team


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence


• Competent to drive traction units relevant to your operating area

What we can offer you:

• 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


• GTR offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave - all part of our commitment to family friendly policies


• StarHub – our great benefits package which, for example, includes discounts with many retailers.