Senior posts at Swanage and Wensleydale are advertised

THE Wensleydale Railway is advertising for a new general manager.

The successful applicant to the hands-on position will be responsible for driving through change while protecting and preserving the railway’s heritage and respecting the vital role played by the line’s volunteers. A key aspect of future success will be fully harnessing the potential of this workforce.

The senior staff role will also be the key interface of the railway with the Office of Road and Rail, and report to the WR plc board of directors while also leading the teams for departments including marketing, finance, engineering, infrastructure, operations, catering and retail to ensure they collectively drive towards the commercial goals of the company.

Delivering quality

The advertised vacancy is looking for “a self-driven, conscientious person with a positive outlook, having a clear focus on high quality, detail, and is sympathetic to the value and significance of (WR’s) railway heritage.”

Interested parties are invited to apply via admin@ wensleydalerailway.com

The Swanage Railway has also advertised a senior vacancy – that of chief executive officer – also to lead the line through a period of change and to “confirm the position of the railway as one of the premier heritage lines.”

Leading the way

The CEO will lead and manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Purbeck Line, ensuring it is safe to operate and commercially successful. The successful applicant takes responsibility for ensuring tasks are completed on time, as well as building and inspiring the team of both paid and voluntary staff to deliver the railway’s challenging objectives.

A closing date for applications set for June 20, with interviews expected to be held the week beginning July 11. Further information and an application form can be found at www. srstaff.co.uk/vacancies/CEO22