💼 Full-Time Position

Director of Service Delivery - North East

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Northern
📍 newcastle upon tyne, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
newcastle upon tyne, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Service Delivery

Business Function: Operations

Salary: £98,420

Role Type: Hybrid

Location: North East (Newcastle)

Hours: 37

People come to Northern for trains they can rely on and stay for the chance to make a real difference to communities across the North. As Director of Service Delivery, you'll play a key role in making sure those journeys run smoothly, safely, and on time every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading, inspiring and motivating operational teams to deliver on our 90/2 performance target, building a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
  • Taking accountability for on‑the‑day operational delivery throughout the North East, making sure our services run safely and reliably.
  • Working closely with other departments, including Engineering and Operational Readiness, and with partners like Network Rail, to kee...