The RailStaff Awards 2024

Lydia Fairman

Said the following about Siobhan Ritchie:

“Siobhan is an outstanding individual. She leads a busy resourcing team, strives to deliver more than the basics and sets a real example to her team, and to the wider HR team in Network Rail.

Siobhan has demonstrated real resilience this year, managing the team through staff changes, periods of absence, but still delivering the things the business needs well, and positively. Siobhan brings a smile to the office every day. She's a caring colleague and has supported me as I learn the ropes in the business, anticipating information I won't know, people I need to meet and making introductions before I even know I need them.

She takes the time to speak to her colleagues, despite her challenging workload, to listen, and to help.

She's a mentor and coach, devoting more of her valuable time to help others, for a number of people around the business, and I have no doubt, those people will really be benefitting from her knowledge and experience, and growing as a result.

Siobhan's exceptional, and deserves to be recognised for her hard work and commitment.“

Wendy Gill

Said the following about Siobhan Ritchie:

“Siobhan is a true leader! She thinks laterally; has a commercial head on her shoulders and truly knows how to act as an inspiration to me with regards to the behaviours she displays as the Senior RPB for Digital Rail and STE. Since taking the role on she has had to face numerous challenges with headcount; balancing of service delivery and her own mental health - coming out a winner!“

Laeticia Walker

Said the following about Siobhan Ritchie:

“Siobhan is an inspirational leader, she brings a positive and pro-active energy to everything she touches! Siobhan had climbed the resourcing ladder and has a wealth of experience which keeps her level headed and empathetic.

Leading her team through recruitment challenges Siobhan always remains optimistic about the future and results. Her communication skills mean that she is widely respected and loved across the business. A real joy to be around Siobhan will continue to inspire any colleagues that are lucky enough to work with her.“

Gareth Clark

Said the following about Siobhan Ritchie:

“I worked with Siobhan during her time at Morson International. Not only was she extremely dedicated, hardworking and efficient in her role with us, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. I understand that her career has gone from strength to strength since leaving Morson and with that being the case she must be fully deserving of the award!“