Play a leading part in creating a great visitor experience
Could you lead our Operating Department as we take the next steps towards running passenger services to Robertsbridge?
You will always seek to achieve the highest standards in everything you do. You will inspire our team of around 200 employees and volunteers to deliver a blend of steam and diesel worked train services through the Kent and Sussex Countryside.
You will ideally have a good working knowledge of heritage railway operations and rail legislation.
You will be a great ‘people person’ who knows how to bring out the best in everyone. You will be prepared to work flexibly and you’ll be just as comfortable in the office as you are ‘getting your hands dirty’.
This role is full-time including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits: Rail Staff Travel. Pension scheme. Free membership of the Kent & East Sussex Railway, discounted travel on the railway. discounted refreshments and K&ESR goods.
For an informal conversation in the first instance, please email Matt at mhyner@kesr.org.uk
If you believe you’re the right person for this role, please complete the Application Form and submit, along with your CV (max 2 sides of A4) to: mhyner@kesr.org.uk
or by post to Matt Hyner, People Director, Kent & East Sussex Railway’ Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE
Closing date for applications: 23:59, Monday 15th June 2026
First interviews week commencing: Monday 29th June 2026
Interviews will be held at Tenterden Town Station TN30 6HE
Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum
Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK.