For the first time the Light Rail Safety and Standard Board (LRSSB) have their own dedicated Head of Learning and Competence following the appointment of Marlene Pearson-McGrath into the role.
Marlene joins the LRSSB from Edinburgh Trams, where she was Training Manager, and previously had a part-time secondment to the LRSSB where she helped to develop a sector-wide Skills Hub. Overall she has more than 20 years of experience in learning and development.
In her new role, Marlene will be responsible for the further evolution of the sophisticated online platform that aims to standardise competencies across the sector, enable operators to keep track of required certifications while helping them identify appropriate training courses. She will also be strengthening learning and enhancing capabilities within the LRSSB and work with its stakeholders to boost training and development opportunities across the sector.
Marlene commented: “I’m really looking forward to working with colleagues on raising skills at all levels within light rail, as this will be vital to continuous improvements to tramway safety.”
Carl Williams, LRSSB Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Marlene to the team as we look to expand the scope of operations following the adoption of a new governance structure. Her work with us on the Skills Hub has already proved immensely beneficial, and her full-time appointment will help take this to a new level.”