Community Rail Partnership Officer
Community Rail Partnership Officer
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Community based
- 33366 per annum pro rata
- 22.2 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our colleagues and customers to deliver services and experiences tailored to their needs. As a Community Rail Partnership Officer representing the Mid Anglia Community Rail Partnership in the Passenger Transport unit youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
Were seeking a motivated individual to become the driving force behind the newly formed Mid Anglia Community Rail Partnership. In this rewarding role youll collaborate closely with the Partnership Board Greater Anglia railways council colleagues and various stakeholders to achieve the boards strategic objectives. Youll enhance passenger growth and loyalty by organising engaging public events conferences and special train services while simultaneously managing essential business operations including maintaining meticulous meeting records accounts and overseeing the Action Plan for promotional activities. Working alongside station adopters and volunteers youll play a crucial role in elevating the passenger experience from station arrival to final destination.
This position offers the perfect balance of teamwork and autonomy as youll receive support from both the council and board while having the freedom to work independently and flexibly to achieve meaningful outcomes for the community and railway network.
You will need
- ideally to have supported a board or Leadership team delivering action plans and outcomes maximising the most efficient use of Board Members time
- a customer-focussed outlook to ensure the best experience for passengers on the line
- experience of working with different stakeholders such as industry partners community groups suppliers and internal colleagues
- project management administrative target setting and presentation skills will all be called upon but we would expect to develop these in the successful applicant if you do not feel fully qualified yet
- knowledge of the rail industry (will be helpful but is not essential) - we are looking for someone who can work with people first and foremost so skills from a retail or hospitality background will be ideal for this role.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
- The Mid Anglia Community Rail Partnership has recently been formed to develop and promote the railway between Ipswich and Cambridge and joins the existing partnership for the East Suffolk Lines in having its budget and administration hosted by Suffolk County Council.
- This role sits within the Integrated Transport team which is part of the wider Passenger Transport unit.
- We look after local bus and community transport services bus stops and stations community rail and local ferries and try to develop links between these different modes of transport.
- To achieve these ends we work collaboratively with transport providers through the Enhanced Bus Partnership for Suffolk and also have individual relationships with rail and ferry operators.
- The team is based at Endeavour House in Ipswich - a short walk from one end of the Mid Anglia line - but you will also be able to work from home and at other locations across the County and beyond.
- Working with the rail industry and community groups will mean activities occurring outside of normal working hours and we are committed to a flexible working policy which supports this.
- As well as regular visits to places on the line there will also be opportunities for travelling and networking across the UK to share ideas and learn from the experience of others.
- Working for the council also brings with it generous leave entitlement and a range of other employee benefits making it a great place to be.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Simon Barnett (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.
- You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 1 June 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 16 June 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
