Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (10 months)

Salary
£50,786 - £60,000 per annum

About the Role
As Senior Public Affairs and Stakeholder Manager, you will deliver high-impact public affairs and stakeholder engagement activities that support Rail Delivery Group’s (RDG) strategic priorities. Your work will build advocacy for the reforming rail industry and strengthen relationships with senior political, government, and industry stakeholders. You will play a senior role in shaping RDG’s external engagement, providing strategic advice to the Head of Stakeholder Engagement and senior leaders across RDG. This role involves managing complex political and stakeholder issues across the rail sector while overseeing the day-to-day public affairs function.

Key responsibilities include supporting the development and delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with RDG’s corporate objectives and wider industry priorities; building and maintaining senior-level relationships with MPs, peers, government departments, devolved administrations, and key third-party stakeholders; providing strategic counsel and expert advice to senior RDG figures; producing high-quality briefings and correspondence; managing MP correspondence; monitoring political developments and legislation; collaborating with the policy team on the Railways Bill; supporting communications colleagues in advocacy campaigns; identifying opportunities for RDG and industry leaders to engage at external events; and working collaboratively across RDG directorates to embed stakeholder and political considerations into organisational activities. You will also support the Head of Stakeholder Engagement with planning, prioritisation, and continuous improvement of the team’s work.

This is a senior role requiring advocacy for the railway and active participation as a key member of the RDG communications team.

Experience
- Significant experience in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, or government relations, ideally within a complex, regulated, or membership-based environment.
- Proven ability to engage credibly with senior political and stakeholder audiences and influence decision-makers.
- Strong understanding of UK political and parliamentary processes, including legislation and scrutiny.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting for senior leaders.

About you
- Strategic thinker with the ability to provide expert advice and counsel to senior leaders.
- Skilled relationship builder capable of managing complex stakeholder networks.
- Proactive and collaborative team player who can work across multiple directorates.
- Confident advocate for the rail industry with strong influencing skills.

Desirable
- Experience working in or alongside the transport, infrastructure, or public policy sectors.
- Experience leading or coordinating advocacy campaigns across multiple stakeholders.