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General information

Posting ID
PSR1JP00096816
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Great British Railways - Transition Team
Contract duration
Up to March 2026
Location
London
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT), we are looking for a Commercial Marketing and Brand Coordinator (Inside IR35) for a contract up to March 2026 (with possible extension) based 2-3 days in Waterloo.

 

Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) are on an exciting journey to create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain. Our people and culture are at the heart of this – we’re bringing together a wide/diverse range of people from across the rail sector and from other industries to help shape the future of Britain’s railway.  

 

Joining the GBRTT truly is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be a part of something purposeful and revolutionary, where you can develop your skills and experience.

 

We believe people should be their authentic selves at work and be able to thrive, bringing unique experiences, fresh perspectives, and creative thinking to challenge conventional ways of doing things. If you’re up for an exciting challenge and like the sound of what we’re looking for then we’d love to hear from you! 

 

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for people who are prepared to roll their sleeves up and take ownership, making it their place to make informed decisions and get things done.  We need to work together as an industry to design solutions that make things better for our customers, so we’re looking for people who can build great relationships and integrate with colleagues across the sector.  We have a unique chance to change things for the better, and so embracing opportunity, using innovative and creative thinking – with a dose of healthy challenge – is critical to us. We’re driven by a passion to deliver for our customers and our colleagues, so people who show they care deeply about their work and for their colleagues are the kind we love and are looking for!

 

Role overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Commercial Marketing and Brand Coordinator to support the delivery of marketing, brand and commercial projects across the rail industry. This role sits within the Commercial Strategy Team, part of the broader Customer & Revenue Growth Function, which works cross-industry to enhance customer experience, grow revenue, and prepare for the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR).

The ideal candidate brings strong commercial awareness, marketing capability, and the ability to coordinate complex projects with multiple stakeholders. This is a role for someone who thrives on structure, communication, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

 

As a Commercial Marketing and Brand Coordinator your main responsibilities will be:

  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, budgets and timelines.
  • Monitor and track project progress, identifying risks or issues early and proposing effective solutions.
  • Provide clear and consistent status updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment throughout project delivery.
  • Coordinate the delivery of project outputs, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints and quality standards.
  • Manage complex stakeholder relationships, balancing competing priorities and expectations to keep projects on track.
  • Support marketing and brand development initiatives, contributing creative input and strategic recommendations.
  • Work alongside procurement colleagues to manage procurement activities, ensuring compliance with commercial processes and standards.
  • Maintain high-quality documentation, presentations and project materials.

 

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience working in commercial environments.
  • Proven track record delivering marketing and/or brand development projects.
  • Strong experience managing complex stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Practical experience engaging with procurement processes.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain progress in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence handling issues proactively.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience working in cross-industry or multi-partner environments.
  • Knowledge of brand strategy or campaign development.
  • Experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
  • Understanding of commercial frameworks or contract management principles.
  • Familiarity with public sector or transport industry operations.

 

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

 

GBRTT is an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage people to work flexibility and we're open to hybrid working! We’ll also try our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities.

 

DE&I Commitment

GBRTT 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. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

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.

 

 

 

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