Head of Training

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Readypower Rail Services is looking for a Head of Training. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, based from our Nottingham Depot.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced compliance leader with strong rail knowledge and a proven record of driving safety, quality, and team performance.

The role:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Compliance department, ensuring all activities are fully aligned with RTAS Rules, Sentinel Scheme Rules and NSAR requirements
• Oversee departmental performance and budget, ensuring effective cost control, accountability, and compliance with all funding and grant claim processes
• Manage the Authority to Work system, ensuring alignment with operational and safety requirements
• Champion a proactive health, safety, and compliance culture across all departmental activities
• Implement and oversee a structured audit and assurance programme, analysing findings to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance
• Foster a professional and inclusive learning environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality training and professional development for learners and staff
• Act as the principal liaison for NSAR, RISQS, and other regulatory or accreditation bodies, ensuring the organisation maintains an excellent standing in all audits
• Drive the development of the department into a fully accredited Compliance and Training Academy, positioning it as a centre of excellence within the business and industry

Requirements:

Essential

• A strong background in railway operations or a similar technical field
• Experience managing funding, grant claims, or training compliance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience representing an organisation during external audits (NSAR, RISQS, etc.)
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives within a regulated environment

Desirable

• Strong understanding of RTAS Rules, Sentinel Scheme Rules, and NSAR accreditation requirements
• Accredited assessor qualification
• Accredited Level 4 trainer qualification
• Internal Auditor qualified

Contract type:

• Permanent, full time

Location: 

• Nottingham

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• Long service awards
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Critical illness scheme
• Cycle to work and tech scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes
• Company vehicle/car allowance

Closing date:

• 14 November 2025

 

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