Senior Manager – UK Government Relations
Trainline
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Monitor and analyse UK political, legislative and regulatory developments across rail, technology and consumer policy, providing clear, commercially focused advice on risks and opportunities
- Support the development and delivery of Trainline’s UK Government Relations strategy, aligned to corporate priorities
- Draft high-quality policy papers, consultation responses and parliamentary briefings that advance Trainline’s objectives
- Project manage stakeholder engagement activity, including roundtables, dinners and reception events
- Build and maintain strong relationships with parliamentarians, government officials, regulators, trade associations and industry partners
- Represent Trainline externally at meetings, industry forums and political events
- Work cross-functionally with Legal, Industry Relations, Product, Commercial and Communications teams to ensure aligned and effective responses to policy and regulatory developments
Requirements
- Significant experience in public affairs, government relations or public policy (in-house, consultancy or trade association)
- A strong understanding of UK regulatory and legislative processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality policy briefings and consultation responses
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to operate credibly with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment
- A proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
- Desirable: Background in technology or transport policy
- Experience working in or with digital platforms or tech businesses
Benefits
- Private healthcare & dental insurance
- Generous work from abroad policy
- 2-for-1 share purchase plans
- EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions
- Extra festive time off
- Excellent family-friendly benefits
- Clear career paths
- Transparent pay bands
- Personal learning budgets
- Regular learning days
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Hard Skills & Tools
public affairsgovernment relationspublic policypolicy briefingsconsultation responsesstakeholder engagementproject managementregulatory processeslegislative processesrelationship management
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationrelationship-buildingprioritizationcollaborationsolution-oriented mindsetproactivitycredibilityadaptabilityinterpersonal skills