Performance Manager (2961)

Join to apply for the Performance Manager (2961) role at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Performance Manager (2961) role at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) Do you have the strategic vision and leadership presence to influence performance at the highest level? We\’re seeking a highly influential and results-oriented Performance Manager to lead the performance strategy for one of the UK\’s most advanced train fleets. This role requires a confident leader who can navigate complex operational environments, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable improvements in fleet performance. As the Performance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing specialised interfaces and aligning performance initiatives with broader operational goals. Your ability to influence, negotiate, and lead across diverse teams and functions will be key to success. Key Accountabilities Develop and lead performance strategies for the Class 700 fleet, working collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery. Create and maintain performance improvement plans, identifying trends, analysing root causes, and implementing innovative, data-driven solutions. Monitor and report on fleet performance using a defined suite of KPIs, producing clear and insightful periodic performance reports. Coordinate performance targets and submissions in line with regulatory and operational expectations, ensuring strategic alignment. Oversee delay attribution processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in performance reporting. Represent the fleet performance function in high-level meetings, influencing outcomes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. What You\’ll Bring A proven track record in fleet performance management or complex engineering operations. Strong knowledge of rolling stock systems, maintenance regimes, and operational performance drivers—particularly within high-capacity, modern fleets. Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead across organisational and contractual boundaries. Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in KPI development, performance reporting, and trend analysis. Deep understanding of delay attribution, performance planning, and third-party maintenance relationships. A confident communicator with the ability to challenge constructively, resolve disputes, and drive collaborative outcomes. Flexibility to support on-call and out-of-hours responsibilities as needed. What You Will Get In return, you\’ll be rewarded with an interesting and varied work schedule, in an environment where learning and progression is actively encouraged. You\’ll enjoy great company and industry benefits, as well as the support of a passionate team. Along with comprehensive and ongoing training, your benefits will include free travel on our network, privilege rate oyster card, up to 75% off travel on other TOCs (train operating companies), final salary pension and much more. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Travel Arrangements and Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Performance Manager” roles. Redhill, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Brighton, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Worthing, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Weybridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Asset Maintenance – Field Performance Manager Data Strategy, Knowledge and Performance Manager Worthing, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Retail Manager – Mercedes-Benz of Brooklands Weybridge, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Little London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Brighton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Interim Performance & Demand Generation Manager Brighton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Little London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Airport Officer – London Gatwick – IRC5610 Gatwick, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Worthing, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Esher, England, United Kingdom 19 hours ago Guidewire Business Analyst – 70k GBP + bonus – 24 month FTC Hove, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago Keston, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Crawley, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago Epsom, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Cobham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Bromley, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Crawley, England, United Kingdom 23 hours ago Surrey, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr