Community Rail Partnership Officer

Community Rail Partnership Officer

Permanent, Part Time

£26,100 to £30,706 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: South Essex

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Please note this is a part time position working 23 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. The pro rata salary for this position will be £16,224 to £19,087 per annum.

The Opportunity

The Highways and Transportation team over the coming years will strive to modernise the service, specifically around leveraging value from technology and raising customer engagement.

This exciting role for a Community Rail Partnership Officer will cover the Southend Line from Billericay Station to Southend Victoria Station and the Crouch Valley Line from Wickford to Southminster. Working with key aims to encourage train travel, community engagement and tackle social inclusion. Supporting volunteers/station adopters is a big part of this role.

A good knowledge and understanding of the railway industry would be desirable and integrated transport, particularly the promotion of sustainable travel, this role will work closely with the community and voluntary sector so will need to evidence collaborative working which engenders successful delivery. Experience of project/organisational and event management, community-based projects.

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Accountabilities

• Responsible for the promotion, management and operation of the Community Rail Partnership aspects of the rural branch lines.
• Responsible for managing resources to deliver objectives and functions of the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership in a financially sustainable environment.
• Working to support and address travel needs of respective communities in a cost-effective manner, through attending meetings with transport operators, voluntary organisations, statutory authorities and the public.
• Develops links between the railway, local businesses, the tourism industry and other agencies with interests in the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership. Generates local projects by identifying potential new partners and supporters.
• Facilitates and encourages participation and involvement of the community to gain a sense of ‘ownership’ for the lines. Attend project working groups identifying projects, sources of funding and sponsorship.
• Develop ways of integrating the railway with other forms of transport, to increase general patronage of the lines for work, recreational, cultural, social and other purposes, in accordance with the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership Terms of Reference.
• Reporting to the Rail Engagement Manager, to administer and monitor the annual budget, ensuring the spend is in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership Steering Group. Producing regular progress reports.
• Contributes to the production of publicity material, including the website and social media, for events and information relevant to the community.

What’s in it for you?

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group.
• Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to Level 3 (A level) or equivalent proven experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, and knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the railway industry would be desirable but not essential along with, integrated transport particularly the promotion of sustainable travel, community and voluntary work, business organisations and their relationship with statutory undertakings.
• Experience of project/organisational and event management, community-based projects.
• Ability to build partnerships with the public and private/voluntary sector organisations, which are collaborative and engender delivery.
• Evidence of delivering successfully against local and personal objectives.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

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