Public Affairs & Policy Manager We're TransPennine Express and we're going places. Whether that's helping customers reach their destination, or ensuring our colleagues feel fulfilled and supported in their careers. We're looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our amazing team and help push for more progress within the rail industry. We look forward to meeting new faces and eager minds, ready to join our mission of creating a better-connected network in the North and Scotland, for good. Our train services are helping to keep the country moving and right now our work with elected representatives and stakeholders is crucial. If you want to be involved in something truly transformative and exciting, through a role where you have the opportunity to make your mark and have a positive lasting impact on the communities we serve, as part of a results focussed team, then please join us in this role. The Public Affairs & Policy Manager role will lead on engagement with politicians and key opinion formers across our network, particularly with MPs, MSPs and Cllrs, for TransPennine Express. With a proven passion and interest in politics, as well as experience of working with the UK and Scottish Parliaments, Combined Authorities and Local Authorities, you will be proactive in leading engagement with elected representatives and their officers. You will also have experience in monitoring policy creation of core stakeholders and in supporting the development of policy for an organisation that responds to those needs of stakeholders. This is a key role within the Development, Stakeholders and Communities team at TransPennine Express. The role will work closely with other Public Affairs Manager at other train companies and Network Rail as well as a range of stakeholders. You will be very comfortable engaging at any level, be passionate about delivering results, are a self starter and be driven by the shared opportunities which come from collaboration. If you want to be involved in something truly transformative, that will have a lasting impact across the North of England and into Scotland, then please click to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday 17 th January 2025. What we offer Excellent career prospects. A personal development plan. Structured training and development. Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis. Generous annual leave entitlement. Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants. Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 years' service for you and your dependants. Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. We make sure there's someone on-hand to offer guidance, advice, and useful information for our people when they are experiencing hardship at work or at home. Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions. Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits. Plus, high street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme. Terms and conditions apply. Goings places has never felt better At TransPennine Express, it's our goal to help people reach their full potential. We offer the opportunity to not just join the transformation of the rail industry, but to lead it. Our values are designed with every team member in mind; whether it's ensuring you feel free to be yourself at work, or encouraging everyone to pull together and support each other. We promise to value our people for the individuals they are. Whichever department becomes your destination, from the tip of the train, to the tail, our only focus is heading at full speed into the future. So, if making people crack a smile helps you feel at home, and raising standards is second nature to you, we'd love to have you onboard. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.