The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word STATIONMASTER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "One in charge there" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one in charge there = stationmaster.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does STATIONMASTER mean?
STATIONMASTER noun- The person in charge of a railroad station, usually an employee of a particular railroad by which the station is owned, but sometimes an employee of a separate corporation, such as one owning a station used by two or more railroads.