Resource Manager

Getyour career on track with a team where you can grow, belong and make an impact from day one.

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the UK's largest rail operator, connecting millions of people across the country through Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services.

With 239 managed stations and a network that supports commuters, businesses and communities every day. We are driven by our purpose to deliver safe, reliable and customer focused journeys while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At the heart of our work is Creating Great Journeys, a vision that reflects our commitment to improving experiences for passengers, supporting local communities and investing in the future of rail. We actively engage with and support the diverse communities across our network, while also developing future talent to ensure a sustainable and thriving railway for years to come.

Our people are central to everything we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues can grow, contribute and feel proud of the work they do.

At GTR, you career isn't just another job; it is a journey where the destinations are endless. We are committed to career development and progression, offering clear pathways to help you steer your future.

Because the railway connects vibrant and diverse towns and cities, we believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve. We actively invest in future talent from all backgrounds to bring fresh perspective to our industry.

Whether you are taking the next step in the industry or just starting out; we'll welcome you on board with us when you are ready to grow and build you career right here.

Our commitment to DEI

At GTR, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that is best achieved through a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our goal is to build a culture where we attract, develop and retain talent that is truly representative, where all colleagues can thrive and be themselves at work, where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe.

What You'll Do

We are looking for an enthusiastic individualwho can:-

Ensure sufficient TrainCrew are provided to run the services on a day-to-day basis, ensuring minimal delays to trains.

To work with a team of Resource Managers where necessary to ensure that any shortfalls are avoided balancing resources through other provisions.

To ensure that the Crews are kept updated in real time to reflect TrainCrews booking on, as well as actual work undertaken during shifts, including in times of disruption.

To work within a team of Resource Managers, managing the day-to-day operations at relevant depots that will provide a safe, reliable and punctual train service meeting customer expectation.

Do you possess the following skills?

• Planning and organisation to demanding timescales
• High IT literacy interpreting data and understanding trends including use of Trust, Sheila, Bugle, Genius, Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence
• Support and assist your team to consistently deliver high levels of performance

We're passionate about having a strong and diverse workforce. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with great interpersonal skills from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage women and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply.

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.

Recruitment Process and Timelines

We aim to provide a fair, transparent and engaging recruitment experience. This is what you can expect from our process.

• Application window: Submit your application before the advertised closing date
• Screening and shortlisting: Applications are reviewed following the closing date. This stage may include online assessments or testing, depending on the role
• Assessment: Depending on the role, you may undertake an assessment (or sent of assessments)
• Interview process: A two-stage interview process using competency-based questions to assess your skills, experience and alignment with our values
• Offer: Once successful, you will be given a verbal conditional offer which is based on a clear DBS check and medical. We will also ask you to provide your Right to Work document(s) at this stage
• Contract: Your contract and formal offer letter will be issued once a start date has been agreed
• Induction: Your first week of employment will be at our East Croydon location where you'll undertake your induction and receive your IT equipment before you meet your team and get stuck into your new role.

We will keep candidates informed throughout the process and aim to complete hiring decisions in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage.

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.

“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.”

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

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