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Job Details: Public Affairs Manager (2)

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Reference	IRC556108
Recruiter	Networkrail
Industry Sector	Other railway vacancies, Public authorities relations
Salary	Negotiable
Benefits	£35,000 - £40,000
Locations	London, Rail jobs in UK
Contract Type	Permanent
Date Posted	21 January 2012

Job Description
Department & how it relates to the role Network Rail’s public affairs team is one of the wider corporate communications functions, which are responsible for managing the company’s relationships with a huge and diverse range of stakeholders, both inside and outside Network Rail, seeking to build trust and understanding for the company and its activities. The public affairs team manages the relationships with politicians, in Westminster and the devolved institutions; government departments; statutory industry watchdogs; industry stakeholders more generally; and with the company’s members. It also manages Network Rail’s activity on legislation; produces responses to select committee inquiries and government consultations; and engages on the wider public policy agenda. About the role (External) You will devise strategies to manage the company’s activities in Parliament effectively; support engagement with key political stakeholders including the Transport Select Committee and Opposition spokespeople; make sure relevant MPs and officials at the Department for Transport are fully updated when rail issues are a key part of the wider news agenda; and keep the company aware of key political developments affecting the railway. You’ll need to establish an effective network of internal and external contacts. Proactively maintaining a thorough awareness of events and supporting the delivery of key messages. The activities you manage will link directly to business objectives and you’ll ensure consistency with our overall communications strategies. As well as a competitive benefits package, you’ll gain excellent personal and professional development within one of the country’s most high profile public affairs departments. It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience, but you will need motivation and a natural flair for dealing with people at all levels. Do you have….? o Significant experience in public affairs, lobbying, or local government? o A proven understanding of all relevant political calendars? o A wide network of stakeholder contacts? o Degree level education and/or a relevant professional qualification? Are you….? * An eloquent individual with the credibility and gravitas to work effectively with senior stakeholders? * An expert and persuasive communicator, both in writing and verbally? * A high level influencer, able to influence and impact at a senior level? * Able to grasp, understand and promote complex and sensitive issues in a persuasive and sensible way?

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Job Details: Public Affairs Manager (2)

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