Job Description

Media Relations Manager#

Location

Glasgow, GB#

Department Name

Scotland#

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.












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Brief Description

Media Relations Manager


We're looking for a brilliant communicator with a strong media relations background who loves working with people and wants to tell great stories.


Can you spot a potential news story or social media hit? Do you enjoy a fast pace and occasional pressure and can you transform a technical briefing into compelling content to tell our story to passengers and the public?


We want someone who can build and maintain relationships with key contacts across the media - and also within the rail industry - working in a busy press office as we communicate how we are building a greener, more reliable railway to help keep communities and businesses across Scotland connected.


Based in Glasgow, you'll be part of Network Rail Scotland's Media & Public Affairs team but working with communications colleagues across Britain as well as our counterparts in train operating companies, suppliers and government.


This role will also involve out-of-hours and on-call working.











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About the role (External)

What to expect?

Take part in the delivery of a full-media, 24-hours a day, year-round press desk service for the business, including on-call arrangements to deal with out-of-hours media requirements on behalf of the company. Implement media campaigns in line with company priorities and objectives. Implement and deliver strategies and activities in the media environment that enable the delivery of objectives contained in the company's media and communications strategies. Deliver press releases, briefing sessions, photo opportunities and facility visits for the media. Organise broadcasts as necessary. Monitor media comment and prepare suitable responses aimed at clarifying / correcting any misconceptions. Inform the senior media relations manager or head of media of any significant media enquiries or activity. Maintain regular contact with journalists so that they understand our role and policies and are aware of key stories.

What We're Looking For

Essential Wide experience in media work with a proven track record in journalism or public relations Excellent writing and broadcasting skills The experience and personal credibility to work effectively with senior managers Strong influencing skills Ability to work in a team Ability to work under pressure
Desirable Educated to degree level Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development

Please Note: This role requires the incumbent to hold security vetting.

Salary:

35,582 - 42,218

Closing date:

Midnight of 7th August 2025


Please note this is an 18 month fixed term contract opportunity

Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.

Late applications will not be accepted.


Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.


We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



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Media Relations Manager#

Location

Glasgow, GB#

Department Name

Scotland#

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.


Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.


We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here











#

Brief Description

Media Relations Manager


We're looking for a brilliant communicator with a strong media relations background who loves working with people and wants to tell great stories.


Can you spot a potential news story or social media hit? Do you enjoy a fast pace and occasional pressure and can you transform a technical briefing into compelling content to tell our story to passengers and the public?


We want someone who can build and maintain relationships with key contacts across the media - and also within the rail industry - working in a busy press office as we communicate how we are building a greener, more reliable railway to help keep communities and businesses across Scotland connected.


Based in Glasgow, you'll be part of Network Rail Scotland's Media & Public Affairs team but working with communications colleagues across Britain as well as our counterparts in train operating companies, suppliers and government.


This role will also involve out-of-hours and on-call working.











#

About the role (External)

What to expect?

Take part in the delivery of a full-media, 24-hours a day, year-round press desk service for the business, including on-call arrangements to deal with out-of-hours media requirements on behalf of the company. Implement media campaigns in line with company priorities and objectives. Implement and deliver strategies and activities in the media environment that enable the delivery of objectives contained in the company's media and communications strategies. Deliver press releases, briefing sessions, photo opportunities and facility visits for the media. Organise broadcasts as necessary. Monitor media comment and prepare suitable responses aimed at clarifying / correcting any misconceptions. Inform the senior media relations manager or head of media of any significant media enquiries or activity. Maintain regular contact with journalists so that they understand our role and policies and are aware of key stories.

What We're Looking For

Essential Wide experience in media work with a proven track record in journalism or public relations Excellent writing and broadcasting skills The experience and personal credibility to work effectively with senior managers Strong influencing skills Ability to work in a team Ability to work under pressure
Desirable Educated to degree level Relevant professional qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development

Please Note: This role requires the incumbent to hold security vetting.

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How to apply (External)

Salary:

35,582 - 42,218
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Closing date:

Midnight of 7th August 2025


Please note this is an 18 month fixed term contract opportunity

Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.

Late applications will not be accepted.


Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.


We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information



























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