Senior Policy Advisor, Domestic Rail Transport Security

480023 Senior Policy Advisor, Domestic Rail Transport Security

Department for Transport

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 24th September 2026

📍 Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: National minimum £44,241; London minimum £48,581
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

This role offers the opportunity to shape security policy and protective measures for Great Britain’s domestic rail network. You will advise rail operators and project teams to embed proportionate counter-terrorism security in infrastructure projects, while developing guidance and regulation for stations and other assets. Working across government, industry, police and security agencies, you will use research and analysis to inform policy. We are seeking an organised, collaborative self-starter; construction or engineering knowledge would be beneficial.

Top Responsibilities

Provide security policy advice into new railway infrastructure and redevelopments.
Act as the first point of contact for DfT and industry stakeholders for the Security in the Design of Stations (SIDOS) guidance document.
Act as the primary point of contact for counter terrorism security advice.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support DfT’s response to a terrorist attack on the rail network, to also include participation in planning, training and exercising.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Researching for and providing well-reasoned policy advice to stakeholders.
Experience of input into risk assessments, project delivery and training development.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/3VelwGx

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Thursday 24^th September 2026