Senior Rail Policy Manager
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22 days ago
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Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be at the forefront of work to address the global climate emergency and the transition to a net zero Scotland
Tackling the climate emergency and growing the economy are two of the First Ministers top four priorities for delivery and the Rail Directorate plays a key role in both of these. Rail Directorate is part of Transport Scotland within DG Net Zero.
- Working collaboratively with teams across the rail directorate and more widely to lead on all rail freight policy development ensuring policy alignment with broader policies and strategies that cover a wide range of activities across the transport portfolio.
- Lead for rail directorate on rail freight specific projects including third party projects as well as rail infrastructure projects in the wider portfolio which have benefits for rail freight including rail decarbonisation.
- Lead for rail directorate attending industry meetings including boards workshops and other fora improving the reputation and credibility of Transport Scotland and driving positive outcomes for rail freight.
- Engage with external experts and key stakeholders including businesses to build understanding of issues related to freight modal shift drawing out key issues risks and opportunities.
- Take ownership of the rail freight core brief ensuring it reflects updated positions seeking clearance when appropriate.
- Drafting speeches and supporting Ministerial engagements on all matters relating to rail freight.
- Lead on supporting the correspondence team with drafts of all relevant PQs correspondence and FOISA requests relating to rail freight to agreed timescales.
- Coordinate with broader rail directorate team members and industry stakeholders to support the efficient management and delivery of railway services.
Responsibilities
- Policy Context and Purpose - Level 2 - Practitioner
- Working with Ministers Level 2 - Practitioner
You can find out more about the skills requiredhere.
- Experience in developing policy and working with stakeholders.
- Seeing the Big Picture - Level 3
- Communications & influencing - Level 3
- Making effective decisions - Level 3
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About Us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency seeking to deliver a safe efficient cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers with a budget of over 4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Governments focus on increasing sustainable economic growth and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy people and the environment.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
You will require to be office based twice per week.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
For further information on this vacancy please contact Fiona Hesling by email at
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Apply Before: 11th November 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates OGD and Common Citizenship organisations only.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Communication skills
- Computer Operation
- Business Management
- Pricing
- Research Experience
- Information Security
- Project Management
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Data Analysis Skills
- Writing Skills
