Section Administrator

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. 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.

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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)

Key Accountabilities:

• Administration of rosters and timesheets.

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

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

• 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.

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

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

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment]]>