Operational Change Manager

Do you have drive, enthusiasm and a passion to help take the North further? If yes, then come and be part of our amazing team here at TransPennine Express.

We are an intercity train company connecting people and communities across our cities and major towns in the North of England and Scotland. Together we will continue to transform rail travel with faster, easier journeys that offer a step change in services with our fleet of new high-tech trains.

The North is a vibrant place to live and work and here at TransPennine Express our services are helping to keep the country moving. If you want to be involved in something truly transformative, that will have a lasting impact on how we travel, then please join us and help us to take the North further.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Operations Department, reporting to the Head of Operational Change we are looking for someone who have a passion for developing people and making improvements. The role of Operational Change Manager will help develop and support the delivery of the TPE Driver Training Strategy. Working Closely with the Head of Operational Change and the Regional Heads of Drivers, you will develop, maintain and provide reporting information on all Driver related training line with Operational Business Plans, by offering practical planning support, ensuring sufficient competent resources are trained to enable key Timetable Changes, and significant Infrastructure change projects such as TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU).

Roles and responsibilities

The Operational Change Manager is responsible for the Planning and development of Driver training programs
Operational Change Manager may also be tasked with developing training materials, creating presentations, facilitating discussions, and other related duties
Operational Change Manager may be tasked with developing reports on progress of Driver Training Programmes across the business
Operations Change Manager may be tasked with leading cross functional meetings related to Driver Training
Weekend work and out of hours is required within this role
Travelling the TPE network and supporting training activities across TPE locations
There is an On-call requirement with this role

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you! please visit FirstGroup Careers, complete an application form and upload a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter.

Help take the north further.

What we offer?

Excellent career prospects.
A personal development plan.
Fully funded structured training and development*.
Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants*.
Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 years' service* for you and your dependants*.
Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. We make sure there's someone on-hand to offer guidance, advice, and useful information for our people when they are experiencing hardship at work or at home.
Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.
Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Why Work with us?

Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into rail. We want the best people for our roles. We are proud of our region and committed to connecting and reflecting the diverse communities that we serve across the North of England and Scotland. Our values are central to this, especially being ‘Supportive of each other'. As an inclusive employer we value individuals' contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.