Simulator Training Delivery Manager - #1689727

Simulator Training Delivery Manager

Central Birmingham

Competitive Salary

As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway, deliver 1,300 safe and reliable services every day connecting more than a 60 million passengers per year to their destinations

At the heart of our business is our commitment to developing our employees, that’s why we are dedicated to ensuring our front-line teams are equipped with the best training possible.

To enhance this training strategy, we are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Simulator Training Delivery Manager to join us at our Training and Development Centre based in Birmingham on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact role, overseeing the tactical planning and daily operations of our state-of-the-art Simulator Centre ensuring our suite of mobile and static simulators are optimised across the business.

If you're an experienced Simulator or Operations Trainer or Train Driver with a passion for learning and development and are keen to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our front-line teams whilst maintaining your driving competency, this role could be for you.

What will the role involve?

• Oversee the daily operations of WMT Simulator Centre and its satellite locations.


• Liaise with WMT simulator suppliers to ensure the effective reporting of simulator activity and prompt fault finding solutions.


• Spearhead the design and implementation of innovative simulator-based training and assessment initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance and professional growth of West Midlands Trains' frontline teams.


• Partner with key stakeholders to establish and drive strategies that maximise the use and effectiveness of the simulators.


• Collaborate with WMT managers to define annual business requirements for simulator activity including PQAs, CDPs, and Low adhesion sessions, delivering schedules to ensure these needs are met effectively.


• Provide specialist training in the use of static and mobile simulators for WMT colleagues, which support the evolving business objectives.


• Drive the continuous development of simulator usage in operational training programmes, implementing solutions which incorporate the full suite of simulators to optimise learning.


• Support the development and delivery of both safety and non-safety critical training initiatives.


• Implement robust evaluation and reporting processes to measure simulator activities effectiveness and outcomes.

What you need to demonstrate to be successful in the role:

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple business objectives in a dynamic environment.


• Proven experience working interdepartmentally to achieve organisational goals.


• Demonstrate success in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.


• Minimum of three years' operational experience as a qualified train driver.


• Proven success in delivering training programmes.


• Experienced in working with train simulators to deliver effective assessment solutions.


• Exceptional communication skills and strong organisational skills


• Self-motivated team player with a proactive and independent approach to work.


• Proficiency in office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What you can expect in return:

In addition to a competitive salary WMT offer a wealth of benefits including:

• Comprehensive training, to prepare you for the role.


• Accredited training qualifications.


• Final salary pension.


• Free travel on all Transport UK group trains for you, your partner, and any dependent children.


• 75% off all other train company travel tickets.


• Retail discounts.

Due to the volume of applications we receive the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. 

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation. 

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.