Head of Rail Strategy & Freight Growth

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hull Bridge; Remote; GBP 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is seeking an ambitious Head of Rail Operations to shape the Rail Strategy, oversee passenger rail, rail freight and port connectivity, and position the region as a nationally significant rail gateway.

Reporting to the Director of Transport and Connectivity, you will lead engagement with Government departments, Great British Railways, Network Rail and operators to secure investment, deliver decarbonisation, and improve services for residents and

Qualifications

• Significant experience within rail, freight, transport strategy or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of national rail policy and industry reform.
• Experience developing transport strategies and investment programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Experience working with Government departments, funding bodies and industry partners.
• Strong political awareness and influencing capability.
• Outstanding communication, leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of HEYCA's Rail Strategy.
• Shape long-term plans for passenger rail, freight and port connectivity.
• Champion investment in rail infrastructure, stations and network enhancements.
• Lead engagement with Great British Railways, Network Rail, the Department for Transport and train operators.
• Develop robust business cases and funding submissions to secure external investment.
• Promote rail electrification and sustainable transport solutions.
• Lead strategic relationships with Associated British Ports, Humber Freeport and key freight stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage rail performance and advocate for improved services for residents and businesses.
• Build a long-term investment pipeline supporting regional economic growth and connectivity.

Skills

Significant experience within rail,Fre

Strong understanding of national rail

Experience developing transport

Excellent stakeholder management

Experience working with Government

Strong political awareness

Outstanding communication, leadership

Education

Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is seeking an ambitious Head of Rail Operations to shape the Rail Strategy, oversee passenger rail, rail freight and port connectivity, and position the region as a nationally significant rail gateway.

Reporting to the Director of Transport and Connectivity, you will lead engagement with Government departments, Great British Railways, Network Rail and operators to secure investment, deliver decarbonisation, and improve services for residents and