Rail Delivery Group
Senior Public Affairs Manager – 6 Month FTC
Salary: £55k – £65k
Rail plays an ever more crucial role in Britain, with long term growth in customer and freight. The Rail Delivery Group brings together all passenger and freight operators, along with Network Rail and HS2, providing services and support to enable them to succeed by delivery better services for customers.
RDG exists to unify, challenge and change. Our values “ASPIRE”, are Accountability; Support; Partnership; Inclusive; Respect and Excellence and these values form an integral part of our recruitment, performance and recognition processes.
Who we are looking for
This is an excellent development opportunity for someone who wishes to expand their current knowledge and skills. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active team player with an excellent understanding of the political and stakeholder environment within which rail operates. The role requires advocacy whereby the post-holder influences members, stakeholders and politicians to take action, and to build effective coalitions of support for industry initiatives or policy positions. It is essential that the post holder can work effectively with the wider senior management and colleagues across the communications function, to provide holistic engagement strategies in support of RDG’s priorities and active support to the executive team.
In order to fulfil this role
The following is not exhaustive but summaries the key aspects of the role. You will be required to:
- To support the Head of Public Affairs in leading and implementing effective public affairs strategies and campaigns with powerful messages that deliver the RDG’s lobbying objectives.
- To monitor and influence the development of legislation, the legislative process and other formal parliamentary proceedings in Westminster and the devolved assemblies
- To help devise and deliver a programme of parliamentary engagement with MPs, peers, party advisers, researchers and candidates
- To help deliver and support a programme of wider stakeholder engagement in support of RDG’s objectives.
- To provide active support to the Senior Leadership team and Executive teams, for meetings, speaking opportunities and other engagements.
- To provide regular updates, intelligence, analysis and public affairs support and advice to members, and the RDG Executive.
- To contribute to the wider communications functions of the team, working on multi- disciplined public interventions.
We’re passionate about providing an amazing employee experience and take the wellbeing of our team seriously. To support this, we offer a fantastic range of benefits to all permanent employees, which includes:
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, Christmas shopping leave & Moving House day)
- 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure)
- Reduced International rail travel
- Flexible working
- Subsidised Private Medical Care
- 50% gym discount
- Defined benefit Pension Scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Personal Development Days
- Free fruit for everyone on Mondays
And much more!
The Rail Delivery Group has for several years been advocating for structural reform of the rail industry. Earlier this year we welcomed the white paper as a transformational moment for the industry. We are actively supporting and engaging in the reform of the industry and are clear that there will be some changes as to where in the long term, some functions of the important work we do is carried out. This is a once in a generational moment for the industry and the roles listed below are opportunities which will play an important part in delivering for customers and against the Government’s long term vision for the sector. It is an exciting time to help shape and evolve a sector which is vital to support the long term prosperity of the nation as we look to recovery.
A CV will not be required at this stage – therefore if you believe you have the qualities we are seeking, you should submit a short summary of your key skills and experience, detailing why you feel you would be a great fit for this role.
Please then email your summary to [email protected]
A full job description is available on request.
Closing Date – 16th February 2022
At RDG we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We want to attract candidates from every background irrespective of culture or belief, instilling camaraderie in the workplace, whereby the integration of individual thoughts and values are encouraged. We strive to avoid and challenge discrimination against individuals with regard to gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, national origin, age, disability, sexual or relationship orientation.
Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 20 days of the advert closing I am afraid you have been unsuccessful on this occasion