Rail Safety Critical Recruitment Consultant

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