Competency Development Team Organiser (3171)
- Salary:£35,500 - £36,565
- Location:Train Crew Depot - Selhurst
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Closing Date:26 September 2025
At Southern, we are looking to the opportunities of combining our training and competency development teams to drive an evolution in performance. Our reorganisation was approved and completed in April 2023. Our operational team depends upon the maintenance of a range of administrative systems and team organisation, and the Development Team Organiser is a crucial role supporting a diverse team of managers accountable for train driver competency performance.
This role will create, own and manage a complete matrix of training needs and course allocation for all members of the Head of Training & Competency Teams (and, when required, the Head of Operations Teams). This matrix will identify all of the training qualifications held by team members, identify gaps, and ensure all members of the team are booked to undertake needed training. This will include refresher training, operational competencies, HR training and competencies, external training courses and apprenticeships. This role will circulate training course information to those needing training and provide reports to the Regional Competency Managers, Operational Response Manager and Operations Training Manager on team member compliance with minimum training requirements (in due course this will include the Head of Operations team). It is planned that this matrix will assist all members of the team to thrive with equal levels of skills and training, aiding the business' commitment to development opportunities and ensuring the maximum productivity of the managerial team is achieved.
This role will also provide a range of reliable administrative support, including creation of team reporting, supporting the provision of uniform and facilities management across identified buildings on the estate, and ensuring the competency management system is maintained accurately where required.
To additionally facilitate support for traincrew at one of our largest depots, there will be a requirement to provide in person support at Selhurst depot, and this role is not suitable for remote working.
Benefits
Pension
Staff Travel
Childcare Vouchers
Extra Holidays
Discount Scheme
Long Service Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
The Transport Benevolent Fund
In-House Occupational Health Department
Cycle to Work Scheme
Testimonials
What our staff say
“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.”
Hannah Richards
Fleet Infrastructure Administrator
“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
“Since April, I’ve helped to support our Kickstart Scheme. It’s been a really rewarding process to be part of because I know first-hand how tough it can be to find work once you’re out of it.”
Jack Gow
Mobile Station Manager
“I love the freedom that comes with being a train driver. Obviously, there are rules and regulations to follow as well as duties and commitments to carry out, but in a way, you’re sort of your own boss, which is nice.”
Ashley John
Train Driver
“I’m a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I’m currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age – I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It’s been hard to get back into the routine of learning again.”
Bob Bryce
Passenger Host Team Leader
“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.”
Harriet Dee
Team Administrator
“Working for GTR is very rewarding and fulfilling. You really feel like you're making a difference to customers, no matter what role you're in as at the end of the day they're the heart of our business. I’ve had lots of opportunities to explore other aspects of the business including supporting our station staff and gaining my Train Dispatch Licence which has been enriching for my experience here.”
Maggie Luckhurst
Platform / Train Dispatch
“If you’ve always had an interest in rail, or maybe you’re just curious to find out what working in the railway might look like, GTR is the operator to go for. Not many companies do an official work experience program and this unique opportunity will give you a good grounding with varied activities to help you find the best place in the railway for you. It certainly did it for me.”
Nathaniel Owen
Station Manager