This role will bring Great Western Railway and Network Rail’s Great Western Route together under single leadership to deliver tangible improvements for customers.  

Great Western supports more than 93 million passenger journeys each year and generates close to £1.5bn in revenue. It connects London with the Thames Valley, Bristol, South Wales and the South West including Devon and Cornwall, supporting major cities, regional economies, rural communities and strategically important freight. In the Thames Valley, the Great Western Mainline also supports the intense Elizabeth Line metro operation including serving the UK’s largest airport as well as operating Heathrow Express on behalf of the airport. 

 The IMD will bring colleagues, industry partners and stakeholders together behind a shared plan for the railway. They will focus on improving today’s service while making the longer-term choices needed to unlock growth, strengthen connectivity and generate economic value across the region.

What we are looking for 

We are looking for visible and inspiring leaders who can unite large, diverse workforces behind a shared vision and build high-performing, customer-focused cultures. 

You will bring strong operational judgement, a collaborative approach and the ability to deliver change at pace. You will also have the credibility to work across organisational boundaries and influence at the highest levels.  

We want to build a balanced and diverse leadership team and welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

How to express your interest 

This is a continuation of the industry-wide recruitment process for interim integrated leadership roles. 

If you have previously expressed an interest in integrated leadership roles, you do not need to apply again. Your applications will automatically be considered for these opportunities. 

If you have not previously applied, we would love to hear from you. Please apply here, where you will be able to indicate a preference for either role or express an interest in both. 

The deadline for expressions of interest is 23:59 on 3 November with interviews expected to take place in late November.