Vacancies - General Manager & Engineering Manager

The Talyllyn Railway was the world's first preserved railway and is now a major tourist attraction in mid-Wales. This narrow gauge line operates passenger steam services with the aid of some 400 volunteers, drawn from the 4,000 plus members of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society, along with a limited number of paid staff. The Society effectively controls and runs the railway, which has charitable status, and there is a strong inclusive ethos which runs throughout the organisation.

Our General Manager has recently left to become Managing Director of a leading standard gauge heritage railway and following a review of our management structure we are looking for a replacement. We are also looking to fill the new post of Engineering Manager.

GENERAL MANAGER

The General Manager will be responsible to the Company Board for the management of the Railway and for the implementation of strategies, policies and objectives.
They will:

• Ÿ lead, manage and motivate the employees and volunteers.
• Ÿ manage the assets and activities of the Railway.
• Ÿ develop commercial, marketing and external funding opportunities to
• ensure the financial sustainability of the Railway.
• Ÿ ensure that the Railway provides an excellent visitor experience.
• Ÿ take executive responsibility for Health and Safety.

This is a challenging but rewarding post and a great opportunity for someone who is likely to have managerial experience in a similar or related voluntary, heritage organisation. Whilst a railway background would be desirable it is not essential. We are looking for someone with proven management, business and financial skills, as well as the character and personality to actively promote and develop the Railway. They also need to manage change whilst protecting and preserving its exceptional character and charm.

For an informal discussion, please contact Gareth Jones, the Company Chairman, by e-mail (chairman [dot] board [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk) or call on mobile no. 07500 080003.

ENGINEERING MANAGER

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the management of the Railway’s engineering department including all assets and infrastructure, as well as efficiently and effectively overseeing engineering staff and volunteers. They will ensure that the engineering processes required to run trains are maintained, developed and regularly reviewed. In addition, they will be responsible for the associated engineering administration.

A railway background would be desirable but is not essential. We are looking for someone with proven management and engineering skills, who has a full understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

For an informal discussion, please contact David Ventry, our interim Managing Director, by e-mail (md [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk) or call on mobile no. 07500 080004.

Written applications for both posts are invited which should include a c.v., your reasons for applying, what skills and experience you offer, and contact details for two referees. Completed applications should be addressed to:

The Company Chairman, c/o Mrs Lorraine Simkiss, Talyllyn Railway, Wharf
Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, LL36 9EY or by email (admin [at] talyllyn [dot] co [dot] uk).

Closing date 31st December 2015.





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