Job Description

Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we\'re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don\'t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. .

Brief Description

Provide an accurate, efficient and effective administrative support to the line manager. Work as directed or using own initiative as the situation demands

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

\xc2\xb7 Administration of rosters and timesheets.

\xc2\xb7 Accurately update systems, databases and records as required including opening/closing works orders where directed.

\xc2\xb7 Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.

\xc2\xb7 Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

\xc2\xb7 Provide support and assistance to other Section Administrator positions as directed.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Experience of clerical support and office management

\xc2\xb7 Excellent time manager

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant IT systems

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work on own initiative

\xc2\xb7 Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of operational railway environment

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa324,000-\xc2\xa326,780 Band 6

Closing date: 123rd November 2023.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

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We\'re dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!

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Network Rail Benefits -

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced

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