Job Title: Rail Safety Critical Recruitment Consultant
Location: National
Reporting to: Rail Exec Team
We are looking for a experienced & professional Rail Safety Critical Recruitment Consultant to lead and grow our safety-critical rail offering across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Strategic Leadership
* Full national P&L ownership for the rail safety-critical division.
* Develop and execute a national growth strategy.
* Drive revenue, margin, and performance against agreed targets.
* Identify and secure new framework agreements and project opportunities.
Business Development & Account Management
- Proactively develop new business across the UK rail sector.
- Manage and grow key accounts, maximising share of wallet.
- Leverage access to all existing Morson Vital clients to expand safety-critical services.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across infrastructure, principal contractors, and supply chain partners.
Safety-Critical Compliance & Delivery
* Oversee the compliant supply of safety-critical rail personnel.
* Ensure adherence to standards set by Network Rail and relevant principal contractors.
* Maintain compliance with the Sentinel Scheme.
* Align operational practices with guidance from the Rail Safety and Standards Board.
* Ensure medicals, drug & alcohol testing, competencies, and right-to-work checks are robust and audit-ready.
Team Development
- Build and scale a national team around your leadership.
- Mentor and develop consultants and compliance staff.
- Foster a high-performance, accountable culture.
- Utilise the regional office network to support national delivery at all times.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in rail safety-critical recruitment.
* Strong commercial acumen with prior P&L responsibility.
* Demonstrable success in national business development and account growth.
* In-depth knowledge of rail compliance, Sentinel, and safety-critical competencies.
* Leadership experience or readiness to build and manage a team.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to operate both operationally and commercially.
What We Offer
* National remit with hybrid working flexibility.
* Access to an extensive and established client base.
* Full support from a UK-wide regional office network.
* Autonomy to build and grow your own team.
* Industry-leading package, including:
* Competitive base salary
* Uncapped bonus scheme
* Company vehicle & fuel card
* Paid competencies and ongoing upskilling via approved training providers
* Private healthcare
* Comprehensive benefits package
This is a rare opportunity for a driven rail recruitment leader to take ownership of a national function, shape its future, and build a best-in-class safety-critical operation within a well-established business