Do you have previous transport or rail background? Are you a candidate with strong stakeholder relationship management experience? TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-profile railway client. They are expanding and on the hunt for a Partnerships Manager to join their team located in Colchester. This is a permanent position paying between £45,000 - £55,000. The purpose of this role is to develop and deliver the company’s integrated transport policy and strategy, building and strengthening partnerships with local authorities, other transport operators and other partners, to improve the end-to-end journey experience for customers. The role will champion and promote multi-modal journeys, improve station integrated transport facilities, spread best practice across the company, and ensure delivery of all our integrated transport obligations. Key accountabilities include: Developing and delivering our Integrated Transport Strategy Managing key partnerships and securing funding for projects to improve integrated transport links, ticketing and information   Optimising integrated transport policies and practices Championing and embedding integrated transport practice within GA promoting benefits across the organisation, including with directors and managers Enhancing partnerships with local authorities and supporting community rail and station adoption Engaging with stakeholders, participating in media relations, and complying with GDPR policies. What we are looking for: Proven track record and experience in the fields of transport integration, travel planning, and development of multi-modal initiatives, ideally within a local authority or transport operator outside of the rail industry. Strong relationship building and have networking skills Project management experience Produce reports to Board level standard Ability to promote and market integrated transport initiatives and a proven track record of working on projectsWhat can we do for you?  Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme  Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members  Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members  International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service  Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days  Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency  GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies   GA Hapi Benefits App–?our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining  24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services  Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use  Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)  Single private medical cover for you and have the option to add your family members for an additional fee.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services. TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you. If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below: Miren Chauhan Delivery Consultant Email: (url removed) Mob: (phone number removed)