Job Description

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Description

A little bit about us:

East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that - improving prosperity for people and places along the way.




East West Railway Company (that's us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.




At East West Railway Company, we're committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple - to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary:

This role will work with the Senior Community Engagement Manager to develop and deliver an East West Rail Community Fund across the route and for the duration of the consenting and construction stage of the project. The role will require you to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Function:

The Strategy, Sponsorship and External Affairs function is accountable for defining what EWR Co. is, and the impact it will deliver. It is accountable for securing the required approvals to deliver the scheme, being the custodian of the DCO submission, including statutory consultation, and building a compelling business case. It will hold design and delivery to account to create an asset which will realises the economic benefits.###

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of the Community Fund Strategy with a focus on its implementation. Identify potential beneficiaries for the community fund across the entirety of the route, focusing on known areas of impact and deprivation. Work with the Senior Community Engagement Manager to deliver the Community Fund programme across the route. Work with the Senior Community Engagement Manager to develop and execute the criteria for awarding the community fund. Act as the main point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders with an interest in the community fund. Organise and co-ordinate all community-related external events and meetings, and support other stakeholder managers to deliver public facing activities. Responsible for the administration tasks associated with events and logistics, including tracking engagement on the CRM database and taking notes and actions from meetings. Input into the monthly Policy, Legacy and Community monthly report. Ensure all community fund related activity is logged in the Comms Grid. Take responsibility of your own and others' health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles. Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers' money at the forefront of decisions. Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities. Act as a role model for EWR Co's vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co's Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Experience of developing or delivering a community fund for infrastructure projects. Experience of co-ordinating community engagement activity.
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Benefits

What we offer:

Competitive base salary Up to 12% employer's pension contribution 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Access to a range of benefits on the Perkbox platform On-the-spot and annual awards Advanced learning and development programmes Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Exceptional IT tools


EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual's work life balance and style

Diversity and Inclusion:

To discover the best solutions, it's important we embrace diversity of thought. That's why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple - a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.###

About East West Rail

East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway.