Head of Competition

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for rail transport in the UK is seeking a Head of Competition to lead their Competition team in ensuring fair competition in rail markets. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, overseeing market studies and the development of policy. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, and candidates can be based in various locations across England, including Manchester.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a competition or regulatory environment.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Competition team within the EFM Directorate.
• Ensure fair and effective competition in rail markets.
• Drive forward a pipeline of competition work, including market studies and policy development.

Job description

Here at the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) we are recruiting a Head of Competition to lead our Competition team within the Economics, Finance and Markets (EFM) Directorate, responsible for ensuring fair and effective competition in rail markets. You will be expected to provide dynamic and strategic leadership in generating and driving forward a pipeline of competition work, including market studies, competition cases and the development of competition policy. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand issues and build and ensure the effective performance of a highly skilled team.

This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%.

This campaign is being managed exclusively by Michael Page. For further details and information on how to apply, please click the application link on this page or contact Mohammad Jameul (Consultant) via email on [e-mail] or telephone [phone].