Senior Policy Advisor, Domestic Rail Transport Security

Would you like to be involved with the decision making for security in the rail sector?

Do you have an interest in STEM and the role it plays in research?

Are you able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders?

If so, wed love to hear from you!

DfT is a high-profile department at the heart of UK government. We work with agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest to make journeys better.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the Kings birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DfTc Policy

This role offers the opportunity to shape security policy and protective measures for Great Britains domestic rail network. You will advise rail operators and project teams to embed proportionate counter-terrorism security in infrastructure projects, while developing guidance and regulation for stations and other assets. Working across government, industry, police and security agencies, you will use research and analysis to inform policy. We are seeking an organised, collaborative self-starter; construction or engineering knowledge would be beneficial.

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

• Provide security policy advice into new railway infrastructure and redevelopments.
• Act as the first point of contact for DfT and industry stakeholders for the Security in the Design of Stations (SIDOS) guidance document.
• Act as the primary point of contact for counter terrorism security advice.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support DfTs response to a terrorist attack on the rail network, to also include participation in planning, training and exercising.

Flexible resourcing

Colleagues are expected to work with a degree of flexibility, meaning responsibilities may change to support priority delivery.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Researching for and providing well-reasoned policy advice to stakeholders.
• Experience of input into risk assessments, project delivery and training development.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

Additional Information

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Regular travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not offered for this role. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.