Director of policy and communications

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £43k-£51.5k pa

Location: Home based / flexible or Huddersfield

We are seeking a dynamic director of policy and communications, to lead and develop our increasingly impactful external affairs activity. You’ll be sharing community insights and evidence with policy and decision-makers at national and devolved level, supporting a shift towards more inclusive and sustainable transport and mobility, while overseeing high-quality, inspiring member communications and thought-leadership, drawing on grassroots experiences.

Download the full job description and person specification here.

To apply

Email jobs@communityrail.org.uk by 8am on Monday 12 January 2026 with two attachments: your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4 summarising why you are the ideal person for this job and relevant experience and competencies. Please include a daytime phone number.

First interviews will take place on Monday 19 January on Teams. Second interviews will be in person, Monday 26 January, likely in Derby. Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by phone about a week before. Due to limited resources, we are unable to provide feedback to other candidates.