Reference: 99391
Date Added: 5 June 2026
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Job Title: Senior Policy & Public Affairs Executive
Working For: Railway Industry Association
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + benefits (full time)
Length of Contract: Permanent
Job Details
Would you like to develop your career in policy and public affairs, from a Westminster base at the heart of political and industry decision-making?
This role offers the chance to work on the largest ongoing reform programme in the public sector, contributing to live policy issues, engaging directly with senior stakeholders, and helping shape the environment for UK businesses.
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) is looking for a Senior Policy & Public Affairs Executive to support delivery of RIA’s key priorities while building first-hand experience of Government, Parliament, policy events and senior industry engagement.
- Making the strategic case for sustained, long-term rail investment
- Supporting the industry in preparing for Great British Railways (GBR)
- Helping commercial organisations navigate an increasingly complex and fragmented funding landscape
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest and, ideally prior experience, in public policy, transport, infrastructure and public affairs. The role requires strong policy analytical skills as well as varied skillset and adaptability to a range of tasks. It provides excellent exposure and insight into the most senior and influential decision makers in the rail industry. You will work on high profile issues to influence decisions and promote the value of the rail supply sector engaging with Government, Parliament and industry stakeholders.
Full job advert here: https://riagb.org.uk/RIA/Who_we_are/RIA-Vacancies/Senior-Policy-Public-Affairs-Executive.aspx
Closing Date: 21 June 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Deadline for applications: midnight
First round interviews likely to take place on Friday 26 June, in Westminster.
Start date: as soon as available.
Application Details
Please send:
- A CV (maximum 2 pages, including all academic qualifications); and
- Cover letter (maximum 1000 words) setting out your experience and evidence against the person requirements.
Send to robert.cook@riagb.org.uk
If you are a candidate and would like to discuss the role please call 020 7201 0777, and ask for Policy & Public Affairs Director Rob Cook (we are recruiting direct for this role and so will not be using agencies on this occasion).
N.B. We will not be using AI to assess submissions; commensurately, we request tailored applications to this specific role, please.
Website: http://riagb.org.uk