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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for Senior Communications Manager (Inside IR35) for a 4 month contract on a hybrid basis in York or London (3-4 days per week, remainder remote/WFH)

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Senior Communications Manager your main responsibilities will be: 

• Developing and implementing the internal and wider industry communications and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Working with partners across industry to develop the key messages, collateral and communications materials associated with the migration to digital signalling
• Supporting engagement work with internal and industry stakeholders as required, working with the wider team
• Developing and reviewing reports, presentations and plans for review as required
• Maintaining the dedicated areas of the corporate website and responding to queries from industry partners
• Provide guidance on all external communications activity undertaken by key personnel including Directors, Project Managers and sponsors, delivering consistency with the approved communications strategy and in accordance with Network Rail’s corporate policies.
• Assist with delivery of Network Rail’s corporate internal communications programme and act as a conduit for material/information for corporate communications channels.
• Check that all branding used on the project and activity complies with Network Rail’s corporate policy on branding, visual identity and image.

Essential

• Substantial experience in corporate communications
• High standards of written and spoken communication
• The ability to work effectively with senior managers
• Ability to team lead / delegate where necessary but primarily work on own initiative
• The ability to be proactive
• Strong influencing skills
• Proven strategic communications experience
• Evidence of internal and external communications experience
• Ability to develop and maintain a stakeholder contact and communications
• Rail experience (desirable)

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.