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Sustainable Rail Specialist

Job Locations UK-London
Posted Date 11 hours ago(16/04/2026 18:52)
Job ID
2026-1761
Position Type
Fixed-Term Full-Time or Secondment
FTC Duration
12 Months
Post End Date
03/05/2026

Overview

RSSB are now seeking a Sustainable Rail Specialist to join our team on a 12-month fixed term basis. Working across the rail industry, in this role you will support the wider Sustainable Development Directorate on projects and activities necessary to bring to life the Sustainable Rail Strategy. There is an opportunity to get involved and work across a broad range of sustainable development topics including air quality, decarbonisation, social value and environmental policy. 

 

As our Sustainable Rail Specialist, you will work with the Social Sustainability Principal and support the delivery of RSSB’s social sustainability programme. It will involve organising, attending and presenting at meetings and working groups, managing social sustainability projects, engaging Members and partners across the railways, supporting rail organisations maximise their use of the Rail Social Value Tool, writing communications, and where needed assisting the wider team.  

 

This role will be based at our Fenchurch Avenue office in London with hybrid working. The close date for this role is 3rd May 2026. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do: 
  • Management of the Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT): managing the user liaison process to ensure user queries are responded to accurately and in a timely manner. Act as the liaison point between RSSB, Loop and industry partners. Present at RSVT User and Working Groups and provide excellent customer service to RSVT users.

  • Engage new and prospective users of the Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT): attend industry events and networking opportunities to promote the RSVT. Facilitate engaging and effective new client demonstrations to encourage sign-up to the RSVT. Maintain accurate records of these activities and facilitate ongoing engagement activities.

  • Act as the project manager for a range of social sustainability projects, including our work with industry on education outreach. Liaise with suppliers to maintain project deadlines and engage with industry partners to facilitate their use/involvement within these programmes. Report progress to the Social Sustainability Principal and Social Sustainability Working Group.

  • Build a network of industry contacts to support the ongoing development and delivery of the social sustainability programme. Identify industry needs and emerging requirements and feed these insights into the Social Sustainability Principal and Social Sustainability Working Group.

  • Support the Modern Slavery Solutions Sharing Group. Gather insights on best practice and present to the Group for future consideration. Engage with rail industry issue experts to maintain a collaborative delivery programme.

  • Support the rolling programme of Working Groups (SSWG, RSVT SG, MSSSG). Support the Social Sustainability Principal and Group Chairs to prepare engaging agendas and session materials and support the activation of actions agreed at these sessions.

  • Provide support to other SD workstreams – including support for the Noise Working Group and its programme of delivery.

  • Drive the delivery of the RSSB Sustainability Strategy. Manage the employee forum and support RSSB’s annual reporting programme. Take a prominent role in RSSB’s annual carbon footprinting programme. To provide further support as required to embed sustainability within RSSB’s operations.

  • Participate in sustainable rail projects across the whole lifecycle, from developing business cases, specifications, tender evaluations, project delivery, reviewing deliverables and take action to implement recommendations. 

Qualifications

We’re looking for an individual with:  

  • A relevant degree in sustainability. 
  • Familiarity with sustainability data, interpretation, presentation and reporting including excellent working knowledge of Excel. 
  • Relevant experience within the sustainability field. 
  • Good knowledge of social value and its application within industry. 
  • Experience of managing internal sustainability processes, including completion of carbon foot printing exercises 
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team including virtually. 
  • Ability to build working relationships with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively to support colleagues on projects, research, tenders, consultations and ad hoc requests. 
  • A commitment to RSSB’s values and customer service. 

Why Join RSSB? 

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

  • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Private medical and dental cover
  • Smart working policy
  • Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteer leave
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing vacancies@RSSB.CO.UK Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA 

 

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at vacancies@rssb.co.uk 

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