The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. We help to grow a sustainable, and high-performing railway as well as promoting UK rail expertise and products to international markets.
RIA has 450+ companies in membership and is active across the whole of railway supply, covering a diverse range of products and services and including both multi-national companies and SMEs
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Reporting to the Technical & Innovation Director the primary role of the Technical and Innovation Executive is to support the Technical and Innovation functions and the needs of RIA member companies.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Assisting in delivering the business plan objectives of the Technical and Innovation functions.
* Coordinating rail industry committee representation and vacancies.
* Supporting in managing industry stakeholder engagement programmes and events
* Supporting in delivering Technical and Innovation interest groups engagement programme.
* Respond to member requests and enquiries.
* Supporting in designing & delivering a weekly newsletter.
* Creating and updating technical and innovation event content & booking pages.
* Monitoring and administrating event registrations.
* Supporting in creating and sending out event communications, such as promotional, joining instructions, and follow up.
* Support the Leeds office with reception and front of house tasks
* Support the RIA Technical & Innovation Director with secretariat functions when needed
The Technical and Innovation Executive is also expected to:
* Be knowledgeable about internal RIA IT and office processes.
* Attend and chair, as required, regular team meetings.
* As required, support RIA teams in preparing rooms for meetings at RIA Leeds office.
* As required, support other RIA flagship events, such as the RISE Awards Dinner, Parliamentary Reception, Annual Conference and other events.
* Represent RIA at other industry events.
* As required, support RIA Nations and Regions activities.
Skills and experience
The post-holder will be expected to have the following qualifications and skills:
* Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
* Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a small team
* Good inter-personal skills and written communication skills.
* Capable of working effectively with people in other rail industry organisations and companies and being a good ambassador for RIA and the rail supply chain generally.
* Comfortable hosting meetings/events