Health and Wellbeing Manager (3709)

About GTR

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the UK's largest rail operator, connecting millions of people through Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services. Through our vision of Creating Great Journeys, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused travel, supporting local communities, and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

Career Development

At GTR, your career is a journey. We offer clear development pathways, progression opportunities and support to help you grow, whether you are starting out or taking the next step in your railway career.

Our Commitment to DEI

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, creating a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, safe and able to be themselves at work.

What You'll Do

This role is focused on supporting the development of GTR policies and standards for Health and Wellbeing, gaining accreditations for related initiatives, and leading collaborative efforts with industry partners on health and wellbeing strategies. You will be responsible for strategic communications to increase awareness of health and wellbeing across the organization, aligning with GTR's Zero Harm ambition.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for supporting on the development of GTR policies and standards for Health and Wellbeing related initiatives.
• Responsible for gaining accreditations associated with health and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring collaboration with industry partners such as Network Rail when appropriate.
• Senior lead responsible for interfacing and working collaboratively with industry partners on health and wellbeing strategies and developments, ensuring GTR colleagues are aware of their responsibilities and equipped to respond appropriately.
• Owner of the strategic communications for increasing awareness of health and wellbeing in line with GTRs Zero Harm ambition, both internally and externally.

What You'll Bring

• Educated to a degree level, ideally in a relevant health or wellbeing field.
• Strong ability to provide professional advice to senior staff across the business.
• Able to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions and take a long-term perspective.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale organisational projects, with responsibility for planning, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and change implementation.
• Track record of leadership, management, and governance delivery.

Desirable

• Line management experience.

What We Can Offer You

At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Final salary pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare
• Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family
• 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family
• Discounted Oyster Card
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
• Career development and progression opportunities across the UK's largest rail networks
• The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring whether GTR could be your next career step.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews (face to face): w/c 9 November 2026 at our East Croydon offices.