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Head of Digital Transformation

Date:  27 Jan 2026
Company:  CAF Rail UK
Location: 

MANCHESTER, GB

 

ABOUT CAF

 

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

 

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

 

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

 

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

 

What can you expect from CAF

 

  • Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.

 

  • Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.

 

  • Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.

 

  • Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.

 

  • Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

 

What will be your role in the company?

 

In this pivotal leadership role, you will define, lead, and deliver the digital transformation strategy for CAF’s UK business. You’ll oversee our IT department, digital services function, and the security of all on‑train IT systems. Acting as the senior advocate for digital innovation, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across the UK and in our Spanish headquarters to influence group‑wide digital direction.

 

 

You’ll provide strategic leadership across cyber security, data protection, and ISO 27001 compliance, ensuring our digital platforms, systems, and customer‑facing technologies are secure, reliable, and fully aligned with UK regulatory requirements. As the principal technical contact for Train Operating Companies, you will drive excellence in on‑train software, digital services, and operational performance.

 

What will make you successful in this position?

 

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

 

•    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Information Technology/Systems, Cyber Security, Software/Data/Electrical Engineering).
•    Ideally holds one or more relevant certifications related to ISO 27001, cyber security, or on train IT security such as: 


o    CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
o    CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
o    ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
o    CompTIA Security+ or Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

 

Essential:

 

•    Proven experience leading IT, digital, cyber security, or transformation functions in a complex, regulated, or technical environment.
•    Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and hands on experience maintaining ISO 27001 accreditation.
•    Experience working with operational technology (OT) or transport related digital systems.
•    Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical implementation plans with measurable outcomes.
•    Excellent stakeholder management skills, including influencing at executive and international levels.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organisational change.

 

Desirable:

 

•    Experience within rail, transport, or manufacturing sectors.
•    Understanding of UK rail regulatory frameworks and standards for on train systems.

 

 

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER 

 

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

 

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

 

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

 

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!

 

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