Fares Policy Adviser

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Department for Transport Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 263184**Salary**:

- £31,349- National salary minimum: £31,349, London salary minimum: £35,403**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DFT - Rail Strategy and Services Group (RSS) - Passenger Services**Type of role**:

- Commercial
- Operational Delivery
- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 2Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- Birmingham, Leeds, LondonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you have experience of developing, implementing and delivering effective polices?

Would you relish an opportunity to shape and influence policy to deliver benefits to rail passengers?

If so, we are seeking self-motivated and hardworking individuals to support our fares policy team, and we would love to hear from you.

**Job description**:
These roles sit within our Policy, Operations and Change (POC) Directorate which is responsible for setting the policy and strategic direction for rail passenger services. We are leading on the implementation of the Plan for Rail’s recommendations on a range of reforms, including reforms to fares and ticketing.

As one of our Fares Policy Advisers, you will take a leading role in shaping how rail passenger fares are set in the future, and lead on initiatives to address challenges facing rail passengers and the industry, such as the increasing cost-of-living and rail revenue recovery post-Covid. You will advise and brief the Departments senior leaders and Ministers on these important issues.

This high-profile work attracts significant attention from Parliament, the media, and the public. You will lead on parliamentary briefing and correspondence, handling responses to a wide variety of external and cross-government partners.

In these challenging and rewarding roles, you will shape, influence and implement policy, work collaboratively with the wider rail industry, and deliver real benefits for people.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Supporting the development and delivery of initiatives to tackle ongoing challenges facing rail passengers and the industry
- Supporting on business-as-usual fares policy work to ensure that we manage fares revenue effectively and optimise growth
- Working with colleagues to develop, implement and deliver commitments in the Plan for Rail White Paper on rail reform in relation to fares and ticketing policies
- Working flexibly across Passenger Experience Policy team to support the delivery of other Plan for Rail reform commitments on fares, ticketing and retail transformation
- Supporting the work of the wider passenger experience policy team with contributions to briefings and advice to our senior leaders
- Leading on the resolution of day-to-day regulatory issues and providing analysis for complex issues that need to be referred to more senior colleagues.

You will have the option to be based either in London attracting the London pay scale, or in Leeds or Birmingham attracting the national pay scale. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings.

A minimum of 40% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.

**Person specification**:
**About you**

You will bring previous experience of developing and delivering policies and drafting documents and briefings for senior leaders.

You will have the capability to grasp complex information quickly and build your knowledge in a highly political and high-profile policy area.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a high standard of drafting skills to effectively respond to correspondence and produce concise Ministerial briefings.

You will confidently engage with internal and external partners at all levels and enjoy bringing together diverse views and perspectives.

You will be highly motivated, with excellent time management skills to proactively prioritise workloads and conflicting demands.

**Reasonable Adjustments**

**Policy Professional Standards Framework**

**Policy Profession Standards**

**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service

**Technical skills**:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

- Policy Professional Standards Framework - Strategy - Level 1.1. Policy Context and Purpose
- Policy Professional Standards Framework - Democracy - Level 2.1. Working with Ministers

**Benefits**:
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive

  • Fares & Ticketing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Travel Trade Recruitment Full time

    Are you a Ticketing & Fares Manager looking to join a small well-established travel agent/tour operator? We are a busy south London travel agent/ tour operator looking for a fares & flights manager to work in a small team. You will be joining a fun and socialteam. This role is Hybrid working. **Job role**: - Loading and distribution of fares through...

  • Policy Adviser

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Bank of England Full time

    **Policy Adviser** **-** **(** **008620** **)** **Primary Location** UK-ENG-London **Job** Economics **Organisation** 220000 - FS STRATEGY AND RISK **Job Posting** 17-Mar-2023, 9:32:21 AM The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a diverse...

  • Policy Adviser

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Royal Society Full time

    Job Scope: The Royal Society is seeking an enthusiastic experienced professional to join its Education Policy Team as an experienced Policy Adviser, within the Society’s Science Policy section. Ideally, the post holder will be expected to understand the education landscape and current major areas of education or skills policy interests in England and the...

  • Policy Adviser

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom University College London Full time

    **Ref Number** B04-04680 **Professional Expertise** Administration and Business Support **Department** UCL BEAMS (B04) **Location** London **Working Pattern** Full time **Salary** £42,099-£50,585 **Contract Type** Permanent **Working Type** Hybrid (20% - 80% on site) **Available For Secondment** No **Closing Date** 08-Feb-2024 **About...

  • Policy Adviser

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Bank of England Full time

    **Policy Adviser** **-** **(** **009063** **)** **Primary Location** UK-ENG-London **Job** Economics **Organisation** 232000 - POLICY AND STRATEGY (PSD) **Job Posting** 11-Jun-2023, 12:57:23 PM The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. The Bank of England is a...

  • Policy Adviser

    19 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 352742**Salary**: - £32,858 - £38,272- National: £32,858 - £34,586; London: £36,583 - £38,272- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - DBT - DG CMRR - Labour Market**Type of role**: -...

  • Policy Adviser

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 340973**Salary**: - £32,858 - £38,272- National; £32,858 - £34,586 London; £36,583 - £38,272- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - DBT - DG TSG - Bilateral Trade Relations - Economic...

  • Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser

    3 weeks ago

    City of London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    They are one of the leading bodies in the legal sector, with a vast network of professionals contributing to the betterment of the industry. Acting as in-house legal adviser and working with the Senior Legal Advisers and provide support to the Head of Legal Services as solicitor to the Organisation you will provide high quality specialist legal advice,...

  • Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom LAW Absolute Full time

    Legal Adviser sought to join thriving charity’s legal team. As part of a team of five, you will provide legal advice to Trustees, The Chief Executive, The Senior Management Team and a wide array of internal stakeholders. The legal team is high performing and well respected. The legal team covers a range of work, though this postholder will focus on...

  • Senior Policy Adviser

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom HM Treasury Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 263393**Salary**: - £50,550 - £57,500- **Job grade**: - Grade 7- E**Contract type**: - Permanent - Secondment**Length of employment**: - Two years**Business area**: - HMT - Financial Stability**Type of role**: - Policy**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Policy Adviser

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom HM Treasury Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 265143**Salary**: - £29,970 - £38,500- **Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer - Senior Executive Officer- This is a Range D post. Successful HEO and SEO applicants will transfer on a level basis**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HMT - Financial Stability**Type of role**: - Policy**Working...

  • Senior Policy Adviser

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Finegreen Full time

    We are working with an NHS organisation who are seeking to appoint an interim Senior Employee Relations Advisor. This is an interim assignment for 6 months initially and will pay between £175 - £225 per day. Provide timely and effective interpretation of developing employment law and local and national NHS HR policy and procedures; Minimise the risk to...

  • Policy Advisers

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom HM Treasury Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 289811**Salary**: - £29,970 - £38,500- **Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer - Senior Executive Officer- This is a Range D post. Successful HEO and SEO applicants will transfer on a level basis.**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HMT - Enterprise and Growth**Type of role**: - Analytical -...

  • HR Adviser

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

    My client, a market leading, well-regarded global law firm located in the heart of the City, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and hardworking HR Advisor to join the firm’s wider HR team on a permanent basis. The HR Advisor will be responsible for supporting and developing the firm’s people, within their Business Services groups, to help drive...

  • HR Adviser

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

    Job Description My client, a market leading, well-regarded global law firm located in the heart of the City, has a fantastic opportunity for a talented and hardworking HR Advisor to join the firm’s wider HR team on a permanent basis. The HR Advisor will be responsible for supporting and developing the firm’s people, within their Business Services...

  • Senior Policy Advisers

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Bangura Solutions Full time

    Development and Integration Contract Type: Contract Finance Contract: 3 years An exciting opportunity has become available with our prestigious client who is a prominent financial department. The client is seeking an experienced PRA Senior Advisor to join their welcoming team. The PRA Senior Advisor Role: • The PRA is seeking to appoint a...

  • HR Adviser

    1 day ago

    London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

    Job Description We are currently working in partnership with a higher educational body based in London, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on a temporary 5 month contract . The position is due to start mid May and the hourly rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or training towards their CIPD...

  • HR Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

    We are currently working in partnership with a higher educational body based in London, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on a temporary 5 month contract . The position is due to start mid May and the hourly rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or training towards their CIPD and will have...

  • HR Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

    We are currently working in partnership with a higher educational body based in London, who are recruiting for a HR Advisor on a temporary 5 month contract . The position is due to start mid May and the hourly rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or training towards their CIPD and will have...

  • Policy Adviser in Independent Evaluation Office

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Bank of England Full time

    **Policy Adviser in Independent Evaluation Office** - **(**010374**)** **Primary Location** UK-ENG-London **Other Locations** UK **Job** Economics **Organisation** 331000 - SECRETARYS **Job Posting** 16-Feb-2024, 5:31:03 AM The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British...