Rail Development Manager

Rail Development Manager

Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,474 - £51,515 (pending pay award)
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.

Key Responsibilities

As a Rail Development Manager, you will be responsible for maximising the benefits of the regions Rail network through developing and coordinating activity across the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) that will support the growth of rail use across the Region. You will support the implementation of strategies in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the lead to review, analyse, and respond to TOC business plans.

You will oversee the implementation of policies at local level across the South Yorkshire region. Ensuring that rail and station services allow passengers to connect with essential services, by working collaboratively with key stakeholders including TOC’s, TfN and Rail North Committee you will ensure that the requirements of South Yorkshire are represented.

You will champion accessibility and community needs, encouraging the use of rail from under-represented groups, ensuring that stations meet the needs of passengers and protecting timetables. You will also push for improvements in connectivity and capacity across the regional railway and improving the quality and frequency of services between all destinations in our region and with other northern towns and cities.

Overseeing, as required, the transfer of SYMCA rail assets within the rail industry and acting as project sponsor of projects to improve the quality, service delivery and integration of the rail network, with a particular focus on improving the customer’s experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will have excellent verbal, written and presentational skills, being able to understand complexity and develop and articulate concise clear reasoning and recommendations to decision makers. Showing an ability to work at senior levels within the organisation and its partnerships, sometimes in areas of challenge and conflict. Great organisation and time management skills, being able to self-motivate and using your own initiative completing tasks under minimal supervision.

You will have previous experience in a similar management role, managing both assets and a team of professional officers. Be professionally qualified, preferably a degree (or equivalent in relevant field or equivalent level of professional experience). A strong working knowledge of the rail industry, awareness of relevant rail-related legislation and its application and professional sector knowledge.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include -

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.

Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!

Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications

Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.

This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.