Head of UK Government Relations and Public Policy

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Trainline Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious individual to join our team as Head of UK Government Relations and Public Policy. As a key member of our Corporate Affairs function, you will play a critical role in strengthening our voice and reputation in support of our growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing an Advocacy Strategy

Develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy for Trainline across key stakeholder audiences, working closely with our Industry Relations team to support engagement with industry stakeholders.

Building a Distinctive Position

Establish a distinctive position on key public policy issues as they relate to Trainline's commercial interests, providing senior counsel on political and policy issues and integrating counsel through the organization at appropriate levels.

Leading the Government Relations Team

Grow and develop the Government Relations team within the Corporate Affairs function, which also includes our Industry and Communications teams.

Developing an Alliance-Based Model

Develop an alliance-based model with sector and broader industry stakeholders to jointly campaign on areas of common interest.

Establishing a Network of Supporters

Identify and establish a network of political and wider policy-making community supporters for Trainline.

Providing Internal Counsel

Provide internal counsel to Brand, Product, Tech, and Data teams on interaction with government, political, and policy communities.

Requirements

  • Deep Experience in Government Relations and Policy

You will have deep experience in government relations and policy, with a proven network of personal contacts within the UK government and beyond, and an impressive track record of influencing policy and political debate.

Proven Ability to Operate at a Senior Level

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and will know how to take an innovative, integrated approach to strategic policy execution.

Key Attributes

Key attributes should include:

  • Highly driven and ambitious, comfortable working within disruptive organizations seeking rapid growth and opening markets.
  • Proven ability to operate at a senior level internally, comfortable advising at executive levels of organizations.
  • Deep track record in engaging senior political, regulatory, media, and commercial audiences.
  • Confident with commercial acumen and budget responsibility.
  • Experienced in opening markets or launching offerings or new products in a high-scrutiny sector.
  • Understanding of data-led organizations and putting audience analysis to effect in external communications.
  • Skilled influencer and storyteller with senior peers and junior colleagues.
  • Understanding and aptitude in broader corporate communication, financial communications, reputation management, and crisis communication.

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