Can you build effective working relationships with cross-Government colleagues?
Are you confident in building productive relationships, influencing across organisational boundaries, and helping partners align around shared objectives?
Do you want to help shape the Government’s response to crime and policing on the rail network?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Every day millions of passengers and rail staff rely on the railway being safe and secure. In this role you will help shape the Government’s response to crime and policing on the rail network, working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP), and the rail industry. You will be the lead for the recently launched Safer Railway Scheme, and will be responsible for managing the ongoing continuous improvement of the scheme in collaboration with BTP and the rail industry. You will lead on the relationship with rail industry representatives delivering security on the railway, and attend rail security industry meetings on behalf of the Department.
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 King’s 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 DfT: Working in Policy | Civil Service Careers
This is a high-profile role with unusual access to both policy development and operational delivery. You will see the direct impact of your work on passengers and rail staff, gain experience of Ministerial and legislative work, and build relationships across government, policing and the rail industry. You will often work on fast-paced policy in response to live incidents.
You will also lead on replying to correspondence on policing, crime and security on the rail network, ensuring responses are detailed and sensitive to the content, that can often be directly from victims of crime.
If you want to, you will also have the opportunity to join the division’s on call rota, which attracts an additional supplementary payment, paid monthly, and overtime.
This will be available after a period of 6 months once you have passed your probationary period.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
- Support the development of rail crime and policing policy
- Support the department’s operational relationship with the British Transport Police
- Work with internal and external partners to identify risks, resolve issues and align activity around shared objectives.
- Provide high-quality advice, briefing and correspondence on rail crime and policing matters
- Play a role in incident response, both within and outside your immediate remit.
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.
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Policy and Engagement Manager
Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £45,900 to £45,900 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Leeds Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026
Summary
Can you build effective working relationships with cross-Government colleagues?
Are you confident in building productive relationships, influencing across organisational boundaries, and helping partners align around shared objectives?
Do you want to help shape the Government’s response to crime and policing on the rail network?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Every day millions of passengers and rail staff rely on the railway being safe and secure. In this role you will help shape the Government’s response to crime and policing on the rail network, working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP), and the rail industry. You will be the lead for the recently launched Safer Railway Scheme, and will be responsible for managing the ongoing continuous improvement of the scheme in collaboration with BTP and the rail industry. You will lead on the relationship with rail industry representatives delivering security on the railway, and attend rail security industry meetings on behalf of the Department.
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 King’s 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 DfT: Working in Policy | Civil Service Careers
This is a high-profile role with unusual access to both policy development and operational delivery. You will see the direct impact of your work on passengers and rail staff, gain experience of Ministerial and legislative work, and build relationships across government, policing and the rail industry. You will often work on fast-paced policy in response to live incidents.
You will also lead on replying to correspondence on policing, crime and security on the rail network, ensuring responses are detailed and sensitive to the content, that can often be directly from victims of crime.
If you want to, you will also have the opportunity to join the division’s on call rota, which attracts an additional supplementary payment, paid monthly, and overtime.
This will be available after a period of 6 months once you have passed your probationary period.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
- Support the development of rail crime and policing policy
- Support the department’s operational relationship with the British Transport Police
- Work with internal and external partners to identify risks, resolve issues and align activity around shared objectives.
- Provide high-quality advice, briefing and correspondence on rail crime and policing matters
- Play a role in incident response, both within and outside your immediate remit.
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.
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Policy and Engagement Manager in Leeds employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a robust pension scheme, the MoJ fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to influence key financial strategies that impact the nation. Located nationally, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse stakeholders across the UK, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
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