Head of transport economics

Up to £76,000 Ref: 09/11 London, WC2

As the independent safety and economic regulator, we promote safety and value in Britain’s railways. The railway is going through growth and change. We are now seeking a head of transport economics to lead key policy areas that will make an important contribution to the future development and success of the railway.

You will manage key policy work on, and make recommendations for, possible changes to the structure of charges and other Network Rail/industry incentives, as part of the 2013 periodic review of Network Rail's outputs and access charges. You will lead on transport economics issues, including work on the development and application of economic appraisal and economic input to track access casework and associated access policy development. You will lead multi-disciplinary projects, involving economists, financial analysts, engineers, lawyers, safety specialists and others. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to develop effective and influential working relationships across ORR and the industry, and you will represent ORR in our dealings with Network Rail, government, train operators and others.

To demonstrate you have the right credentials to do this job, you will have an advanced degree in economics or a similar qualification and you will already have significant relevant experience of applying regulatory economics, preferably in the rail transport field.

We offer a generous holiday entitlement, performance related bonuses and a defined benefit pension scheme. This is a full time, permanent position but we are willing to consider applications from people who would like to work part time.

To find out more about the job and to download an application form, please visit our vacancies page at www.rail-reg.gov.uk. The closing date is 31 May 2011 (5pm)

ORR is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all.

No agencies please.