Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership Officer

About Us

Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (WCRP) is a not-for-profit organisation that gives a voice to local people and strengthens community involvement in their railway.

We promote rail as a sustainable, accessible, and healthy way to travel — seamlessly connected with other transport options — meeting the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors while helping create greener, more connected communities.

We bring together diverse and inclusive communities, building confidence in using rail and public transport. Through attractive stations, engaging visitor experiences, and support for social enterprise, we help unlock the social, economic, and tourism potential of rail travel across Worcestershire.

Hosted by the West Midlands Rail Executive, a not-for-profit organisation part owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority and Worcestershire County Council, we are part of a growing national movement using rail as a force for positive change in local communities.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about people, places, and the power of rail to bring them together.

This is a brand-new role where you’ll help ensure the railway works for the communities it serves—making it more inclusive, more accessible, and more connected to everyday life. You’ll enjoy being out and about, engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds, and turning ideas into real, visible impact.

From supporting grassroots projects to encouraging station adoption and promoting sustainable travel, you’ll be an advocate for the difference rail can make. Whether you’re chatting with a local group, working with partners, or visiting a live project, you’ll be someone who builds trust, sparks ideas, and gets things moving.

If you’re a self-starter with great people skills, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to take initiative, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is part-time role, offering between 20 and 25 hours perweek between Monday – Friday. This role offers flexibility and a good work/life balance, with support and training provided.

A DBS check is required for this role. Applicants must be willing to obtain the appropriate clearance if not already held.

What you will be doing

• You’ll report to the Senior WCRP Officer, who will provide support and guidance while you deliver projects, events, and community activities across Worcestershire
• Represent WCRP at events, meetings, and community activities
• Engage children, young people, and communities to promote safe, inclusive rail travel
• Support and help grow station adoption schemes
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects, events, and workshops
• Help secure funding, prepare reports, and monitor project progress
• Promote community rail through social media, newsletters, and communications
• Advocate for rail’s social, economic, and tourism benefits in the local community

What’s essential

• Hold a DBS or willing to be DBS vetted
• Interest in or experience of public transport
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life, in both small and large public settings.
• Be customer and results orientated, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work on own initiative, and as part of a team
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail
• Comfortable/capable of travelling and lone working at times 

Location

This role is Worcestershire-based. Candidates will need access to a vehicle or have reliable transport links and be prepared to travel in line with project requirements.

How to apply. 

Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.

1. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
2. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
3. Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Anonymised Applications.

Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. It’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site.

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs). 
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days. 
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.   
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses. 

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Our Values and Behaviours. 

Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.

• Collaborative - We work as one organisation, building trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and customers to create the biggest impact for our region.
  
  
• Driven - Focussed on impact - leading with clarity, care and courage to deliver meaningful results for the West Midlands. 
  
  
• Inclusive - Every voice matters - we create belonging, fairness and psychological safety so everyone can thrive. 
  
  
• Innovative - We think future and act smarter - embracing curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement to shape the future. 

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).