Policy and Planning Development Officer

Closing Date for Applications

12th December 2025

Salary Scale: 32130 - 37000 per annum

What is the purpose of this job

As a Planning & Policy Development Officer you will support the delivery of long-term planning and policy development to enable effective rail reform and the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). Your work will ensure that RDGs input shapes the new industry structure and delivers improved outcomes for customers. You will help develop ideas aligned with business priorities stimulate positive change within the industry and deliver high-quality services to members and stakeholders.

What can I expect to do in this job

This isnt an exhaustive list but things you can expect to lead and be involved with include:

Gathering and analysing data to inform rail industry planning and policy positions.

Liaising with subject matter experts across RDG and member organisations to generate evidence-based content for long-term planning and policy development.

Drafting policy briefings thought-pieces and reports for senior managers.

Coordinating the collection of views from members and stakeholders to prepare consultation responses.

Providing a wide range of administrative support including meeting coordination paper preparation and minute-taking (e.g. secretariat support for the Station Strategy Group and other governance groups where required).

Assisting in the development and delivery of initiatives that enhance the social value of stations ensuring inclusivity for diverse community groups.

Keeping up to date with relevant social political and economic developments and briefing the team as needed.

Working flexibly across several policy areas maintaining alignment between them.

Supporting a culture of excellence in the Policy team through ongoing training and professional development.

Organising and delivering major events such as the Stations Summit including logistics speaker engagement and thematic development.

What experience skills and knowledge do I need

Essential

1. Proven experience of gathering and analysing data to inform policy or planning decisions.

2. Well-organised with strong administrative and coordination skills.

3. Good research numeracy and analytical abilities.

4. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with stakeholders and colleagues.

5. Excellent communication skillsoral written and presentational.

6. Ability to adapt develop structure and draft rail planning and policy positions and briefings.

7. Computer literate.

Desirable

Experience of working in planning policy-making or analysis within the rail or transport sector.

Experience of using data and evidence to support policy development.

Familiarity with the workings of industry bodies government departments or stakeholder groups relevant to the rail sector.

If you believe you have the qualities skills and experience we are seeking please forward a covering letter CV and salary expectation to: A full job description is available on request.

Why Work for RDG

We offer a highly competitive package including:

• 75% off rail travel for personal and family use plus international rail discounts.
• 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
• Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
• Enhanced family leave 30 weeks full pay for maternity adoption surrogacy and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme up to 11.58% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance (Vitality) including mental health and specialist care.
• Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Career Development & Progression

Youll be part of a team driving innovation at a national scale with the opportunity to influence long-term ticketing strategy. This role provides real ownership the chance to work with leading-edge technologies and partners and visibility at senior levels across the rail industry. Youll also gain wide exposure to transport and government stakeholders opening up exciting development and progression opportunities within RDG.

Apply Now & Shape the Future of UK Rail

If you are interested in joining RDG as a Lead Solution Architect and shaping the future of digital ticketing wed love to hear from you!

Click Apply now to start your application and be part of a team that is leading digital innovation in the rail industry.

Please note that we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Required Experience:

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