Rail Delivery Group

Policy Manager

Rail Delivery Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £45,000 per year

About the role

  • Play a leading role at the heart of the rail industry, shaping policy that directly influences how the railway works for passengers, customers and funders.
  • Provide clear, credible advice to senior leaders across the organisation and to members and key external stakeholders.
  • Work with government, industry and delivery teams — turning evidence and insight into policy that supports real change.
  • Lead high‑quality policy advice and services for our members and industry partners, focusing on essential issues.
  • Think strategically and creatively, developing ideas aligned to business priorities and translating them into briefing or consultation responses.

Requirements

  • Good inter-personal and relationship building skills with external contacts and internal colleagues
  • Good communication skills - verbal, written and presentational
  • Excellent numeracy and analytical skills and Computer literate
  • Ability to structure, substantiate, draft and then communicate compelling policy positions and briefings
  • Broad vocational policy experience, acquired through a combination of job-related training and/or on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in policy roles
  • Knowledge of how UK Government works (desirable)
  • Understanding of rail industry and transport policy agreements (desirable)
Benefits
  • 75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
  • 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
  • Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
  • Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
  • Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
  • Private medical insurance including mental health and specialist care.
  • Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.
  • Career Development & Progression
  • Real ownership with the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners.
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