Section Administrator

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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)

Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:

1. Administration of rosters and timesheets.

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

3. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.

4. 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.

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

6. Provide support and assistance to other Section Administrator positions as directed.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

• Experience of clerical support and office management

• Excellent time manager

• Knowledge of relevant IT systems

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

• Knowledge of operational railway environment]]>