Stakeholder Manager Humber and Lincs

Job Title:

Stakeholder Manager (Yorks, Humber and Lincs)

BUSINESS FUNCTION:
Programmes
SALARY: c£ £61,695/Grade:

ML2/SB2
ROLE TYPE:
Permanent

LOCATION:

Leeds / York

HOURS:

37 per week

Great railways are built on great relationships.

Every station improvement, service enhancement and investment in the railway starts with people working together. As a Stakeholder Manager, you'll help shape the future of rail across the North by building partnerships that make a real difference for the communities we serve.

You'll be the face of Northern across your region, working with local authorities, transport bodies, Mayoral Authorities, elected representatives and community organisations to turn shared ambitions into real improvements. Whether you're securing funding for a station upgrade, influencing future transport plans or strengthening relationships with key decision makers, you'll help create a railway that works better for everyone.

This is a role with real visibility and influence. You'll work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across Northern, and represent the business and the rail industry at some of the region's most important meetings and events. If you enjoy bringing people together, spotting opportunities and making things happen, you'll find plenty to get your teeth into here.

Hybrid working is available, with regular travel across your region and to stakeholder meetings as part of the role.

You'll lead the development and delivery of partnership and stakeholder activity in your region, aligned to Northern’s strategy. , You’ll be creating partnerships that strengthen Northern and the rail industry’s reputation, unlock investment and support long-term ambitions.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with mayoral and transport authorities, elected representatives, community organisations and regional partners.
• Lead conversations that secure funding and investment for stations, train services and wider rail improvements.
• Represent Northern at public meetings, partnership boards, customer forums and stakeholder events, acting as a credible and confident ambassador for the business.
• Line manage and support the Community & Sustainability Manager, helping them deliver meaningful engagement across the region.
• Work closely with colleagues across Northern and the rail industry to deliver joined-up partnership and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders, ensuring they're equipped for high-profile meetings.
• Monitor stakeholder activity, anticipate emerging issues and identify opportunities that support Northern's strategic priorities.
• Champion social sustainability initiatives that strengthen Northern's role within local communities.

Influencing people, building trust and creating opportunities – that's three things you'll bring to the role.

You'll have experience managing strategic relationships across public, private or third-sector organisations and know how to build consensus, navigate competing priorities and achieve positive outcomes. You're just as comfortable presenting to senior leaders as you are listening to community groups, adapting your approach to get the best result for everyone involved.

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership management, public affairs, business development or external relations.
• Experience working with local authorities, transport organisations, government bodies or similarly complex organisations.
• A proven track record of securing funding, developing investment opportunities or contributing to successful business cases.
• Experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build lasting partnerships.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations, reports and briefings for senior leaders and external audiences.
• The confidence to represent an organisation at public meetings, consultations and high‑profile events, including handling sensitive or challenging discussions.
• Political awareness…