Senior Public Affairs Professional

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

We're looking for a Senior Public Affairs Manager to join our team at Network Rail. As part of our Eastern region, you'll be responsible for managing relationships with MPs, councillors, business leaders, and industry groups. Your goal will be to build trust and improve our reputation, keeping people informed of vital industry issues and supporting the delivery of multi-million-pound railway projects.



This role requires a strong understanding of the UK's political system and the ability to navigate it effectively. You'll be part of a wider thriving and cross-functional communications team at a time of exciting change across the railway industry.



Key responsibilities include:




  • Analysing and managing the development and delivery of strategies and activities in the government / public affairs environment that enable the delivery of the objectives contained in Network Rail's corporate communications strategy.
  • Leading activities in responding to key legislative proposals, government consultations, and other strategic political consultations and developments that impact upon the company.
  • Providing a comprehensive contact programme for passenger representatives' bodies and other national stakeholder groups, and providing assistance as appropriate to senior Executives in their interactions with those groups.
  • Providing direct management and development of a team including carrying out regular 121's, appraisals, objective setting and performance monitoring.
  • Managing designated public affairs activities, including meetings, receptions, and tours within agreed financial budgets.
  • Analysing, planning, and managing public affairs activities which are fully co-ordinated and consistent with other communications strategies and activities.
  • Establishing an effective network of internal and external contacts as appropriate to carry out the public affairs function.
  • Participating in on-call arrangements to deal with out-of-hours media requirements on behalf of the company.
  • Implementing the major incident communications plan as required.


If you have substantial experience in public affairs / lobbying / local government, high standards of written and spoken communication, and the experience and personal credibility to work effectively with senior managers, this could be the ideal role for you.



Requirements include:




  • Substantial experience in public affairs / lobbying / local government
  • High standards of written and spoken communication
  • The experience and personal credibility to work effectively with senior managers
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Proven ability to grasp, understand, and promote complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive and sensible way
  • Ability to develop and maintain a wide network of stakeholder contacts
  • A proven understanding of all relevant political calendars and legislative assemblies


Desirable skills include evidence of good planning and financial skills, experience of directing and managing agency support, educated to degree level, relevant professional qualifications, and evidence of continuing professional development.



If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the rail industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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