Policing & Security Strategy Manager

Rail Delivery Group

Strategy Manager leading all aspects of policing and security delivery at RDG. Engaging stakeholders, managing programs, and advising on security arrangements.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,786 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Policing and Security Management within the rail industry, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, project management, and change management. Capable of leading diverse teams and delivering effective strategies that align with organizational goals.

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Policing & Security ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementEmergency Planning

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Hard Skills

Policing & Security UnderstandingEmergency ManagementProgramme ManagementChange Management ToolsProject Delivery Methodology

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam PlayerInfluencing SkillsArticulating Change Value

Industry Keywords

Rail ContextStakeholder CommitmentWellbeing and ResilienceChange InterventionsDynamic Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and ensure delivery on all aspects relating to policing and security within RDG and to engage with members of the industry, DfT, BTP and BTPA and other external stakeholders.
Successfully deliver the Policing & Security Strategy / Programme and its Implementation Plans supported by project/programme management framework.
Advise of transition arrangements for policing and security within GBR

Requirements

What you’ll need

We are looking for someone with a proven track record on the management of policing & security/emergency planning and the delivery of programmes/projects across multiple stakeholders both internal and external. It is desirable to have relevant industry experience. Some of the sort of specific skills and knowledge we are looking for include:
Policing & security and emergency management understanding in a rail context, or comparable industry
Projects and programmes management and associated methodology
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Experience in producing high-quality change management tools and delivering these successfully
Ability to work with, and influence, appropriate stakeholders to ensure commitment and alignment
Dynamic, leader and team player who is also a self-starter
Ability to manage a diverse and complex stakeholder group, over varying roles and functions
Great at articulating the value of change and associated plans and activities
Effective at partnering with others to plan, develop and deliver effective change interventions
Understand both the physiological and psychological impacts of change on wellbeing and resilience, and techniques to respond

Benefits

Comp & perks

**Why Work for RDG?**
We offer a highly competitive package, including:
- 75% discount on rail travel (for work and leisure), plus international rail discounts
- 30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
- Two Personal Development Days are granted to employees annually
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loan for commuting costs
- Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
- Pension scheme – up to 8.64% employer contribution
- Subsidised Private Medical Insurance (Vitality PPP) and Health Cash Plan (Healthshield)
- Access to our flexible benefits portal - a central hub for accessing retail discounts, shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment perks
- Flexible working arrangements available