Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£43,614 per annum

About the Role
Are you a policy-savvy problem-solver who enjoys variety in your work? Join the Transport Select Committee team as a Committee Specialist (Railways Policy) and help scrutinise Government policy and spending on rail. You will work directly with cross-party MPs in a fast-paced environment where today's headlines can become this afternoon's priorities.

You will lead the Committee's railways portfolio—tracking rail reform, shaping inquiries, identifying expert witnesses, preparing concise briefings and lines of questioning for public hearings, and drafting high-impact committee reports and correspondence. You will also support media and public engagement activities. As part of a small team covering the full Department for Transport remit, you may also work on topics from aviation and maritime to electric vehicles and road safety.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Select Committees and the House of Commons Library, you will build stakeholder networks, keep the Committee informed of developments across the rail sector, and help organise evidence sessions, visits, and engagement events, potentially including overseas. Structured training, mentoring, and on-the-job development will support you to thrive.

Why join us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive package of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of around 27%.
- Flexible working options to help balance personal and professional commitments, including enhanced parental leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
Detailed understanding of rail policy issues and the roles of key organisations in the sector, evidenced by relevant research, practical or scrutiny experience.

About you
Ability to quickly master unfamiliar subjects using a range of sources and produce clear, evidence-based advice to tight deadlines.
Proven skill in building trusted relationships, using interpersonal and negotiation skills to deliver positive outcomes, and promoting collaboration and inclusion.
Confidence in prioritising multiple tasks and adapting to changing circumstances to meet deadlines.
Clear, impartial writing and briefing for non-specialist audiences; concise, accurate, and persuasive outputs.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in railways policy and research are essential.