Jobs and Opportunities

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Chairman - Volunteer Position

Role Overview
The Chairman provides strategic leadership to the Board of Directors. With a record of robust corporate governance and astute financial stewardship, ideally gained in the rail industry, you’ll define the culture and strategic direction of the Wensleydale Railway in line with the Mission and Vision statements. Guided by a keen understanding of the Railway’s needs, your passion and energy will foster an engaged, collaborative and accountable management team that relentlessly champions safety, pursues the highest standards of governance and compliance, and proactively delivers the Wensleydale Railway Vision.

For more information, please contact j.trueman@wensleydalerailway.com


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Director For Safety - Volunteer Position

Role Overview
The Director for Safety provides strategic leadership, oversight and assurance for all aspects of safety across the Wensleydale Railway. You’ll ensure that the Railway operates in compliance with relevant legislation and maintains an effective Safety Management System in line with the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006.
Through personal example, a visible presence and outstanding interpersonal skills, you’ll foster and drive an engaged safety culture at all levels and offer independent challenge to management on safety related matters.

For more information, please contact j.trueman@wensleydalerailway.com


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Level Crossing Manager - Volunteer Position

The Wensleydale Railway is seeking a volunteer Level Crossing Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance and inspection of circa 70 level crossings between Northallerton and Redmire. Reporting to the General Manager, the role includes:

  • Developing and implementing a robust inspection and risk assessment regime for level crossings;

  • Recruiting, training and coordinating a team of volunteer Level Crossing Auditors;

  • Liaising with other WR departments to ensure level crossing defects are appropriately prioritised and rectified;

  • Liaising with other WR departments to schedule level crossing upgrades and improvements where appropriate;

  • Coordinating WR’s communication with private level crossing users to promote safe use;

  • Interfacing with Network Rail to confirm continued eligibility for private level crossings and, where appropriate, initiating proceedings to close redundant crossings.

Essential attributes:

  • Possess, or be willing to obtain, WR Personal Rail Safety (PRS) and Person In Charge Of Works (PICOW) qualifications;

    Able to self-supervise, exercise good judgement and manage own and others’ safety, including lone-working in remote locations;

  • Work effectively under own initiative;

  • Can interpret regulations and resolve ambiguity;

  • Diligence and attention to detail;

  • Excellent verbal and written communication;

  • Sound computer literacy, including MS Office and online database (HOPS);

  • Own transport to reach remote locations.

Previous railway infrastructure maintenance, safety and / or assurance management experience is desirable but not essential.

For more information, please contact j.trueman@wensleydalerailway.com.