Working in heritage rail
Have you always dreamt of working with steam engines? Is your ideal job restoring or looking after vintage carriages? Or perhaps you’re the kind of person who loves empowering and developing a team?
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Heritage rail is supported by a huge number of volunteers, whose input is invaluable, but the sector has always employed a much smaller number of paid staff. Whether it’s specialist engineers, marketing experts, or safety professionals, there are occasional opportunities to be a part of the sector at all levels.
Preserving and innovating
People in heritage rail are passionate and committed to the future of this vibrant sector that contributes £600m to the UK economy and welcomes 13 million visitors each year. They understand why preserving our heritage for future generations is vital. But they’re not afraid to innovate and find new ways to tackle the challenges that the 21st Century presents to heritage rail.
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If that sounds like you, then heritage rail offers rewarding work in a practical environment and cherishes people who get things done.
The Heritage Railway Association shares selected job opportunities from our member organisations. Please apply directly to the railway, tramway or rolling stock group using the details provided unless otherwise stated.
Current opportunities
Catering Manager
The Tanfield Railway is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead their food and beverage operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about both history and hospitality, bringing together the charm of Tanfield’s historic setting with exceptional dining experiences for visitors. This role is pivotal in providing memorable service that reflects the heritage of the railway while ensuring modern operational excellence.
Business Opertions Manager
The Watercress Line is looking for someone to lead their commercial activities and ensure the smooth running of business operations. You will have a strong catering background and will be working as part of a small paid team and a large, dedicated volunteer base across events, dining and retail in the complex but fascinating environment of working heritage locomotives and trains.
Candidates should have bags of enthusiasm, drive, passion and organisational ability with a talent for getting the best out of people. You will be building on a hugely successful foundation and helping to create the future ambition of the railway as part of the Senior Management Team. You will be good with an EPOS system and have experience of change.
