Rail Delivery Group
Job Description
Closing date: 17/07/2026
Salary Range: £50,786 – £65,000 per annum
What is the purpose of this job?
• Lead and ensure delivery on all aspects relating to policing and security within RDG and to engage with members of the industry, DfT, BTP and BTPA and other external stakeholders.
• Successfully deliver the Policing & Security Strategy / Programme and its Implementation Plans supported by project/programme management framework.
• Advise of transition arrangements for policing and security within GBR.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with a proven track record on the management of policing & security/emergency planning and the delivery of programmes/projects across multiple stakeholders both internal and external. It is desirable to have relevant industry experience. Some of the sort of specific skills and knowledge we are looking for include:
- Policing & security and emergency management understanding in a rail context, or comparable industry.
- Projects and programmes management and associated methodology.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience in producing high-quality change management tools and delivering these successfully.
- Ability to work with, and influence, appropriate stakeholders to ensure commitment and alignment.
- Dynamic, leader and team player who is also a self-starter.
- Ability to manage a diverse and complex stakeholder group, over varying roles and functions.
- Great at articulating the value of change and associated plans and activities.
- Effective at partnering with others to plan, develop and deliver effective change interventions.
- Understand both the physiological and psychological impacts of change on wellbeing and resilience, and techniques to respond.
Benefits
Why Work for RDG?
We offer a highly competitive package, including:
- 75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts.
- 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events).
- Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually.
- Interest-free 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 8.64% employer contribution.
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield).
- Access to our flexible benefits portal – a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks.
- Flexible working arrangements available.
