Head of Competition

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory agency for railways is seeking a Head of Competition to lead the Competition team in ensuring fair competition in rail markets. This role involves strategic leadership in driving competition initiatives and engaging stakeholders across various locations in the UK. The position supports hybrid working arrangements, making it adaptable to both office and remote environments. Candidates should possess strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills and be ready to influence competition policy effectively.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in competition policy or economic regulation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to generate and drive forward strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Competition team within the EFM Directorate.
• Ensure fair and effective competition in rail markets.
• Engage with stakeholders to build effective performance.

Job description

Here at theOffice 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 contactMohammad Jameul (Consultant)via email on [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

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