You need clerical support experience, strong time management, IT skills, initiative, and excellent communication abilities, plus knowledge of the railway operation.

You will manage rosters, update records, support assessments, maintain filing systems, and assist the Section Manager and other administrators in daily office duties.

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         <br> Eastern Region.REAC.Bedford.WD.6
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          <p><br> Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. <b>Watch our video to find out more!</b></p>
          <p></p>
          <p><b><br> About our people and the recruitment process - </b>We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!</p>
          <p>We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.</p>
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          <p>We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.</p>
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         <br> Provide an accurate, efficient and effective administrative support to the line manager. Work as directed or using own initiative as the situation demands.
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         <p>1. Administration of rosters and timesheets.</p>
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         <p>2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required including opening/closing works orders where directed.</p>
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         <p>3. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.</p>
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         <p>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.</p>
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         <p>5. Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.</p>
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         <p>6. Provide support and assistance to other Section Administrator positions as directed.</p>
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          <p><b> Closing date</b>: 12/11/24 - Late applications will not be accepted.</p>
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          <p><b><br> Remote working opportunity!</b></p>
          <p>What does our recruitment process look like?</p>
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           <li>If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview</li>
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          <p><b> Drugs and Alcohol Standard: </b></p>
          <p><b>Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 </b><b>Sentinel</b><b> 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.</b></p>
          <p>You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.</p>
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                    <p>We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click <b>here</b>.</p>
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                   <p>3. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.</p>
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                    <p>You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.</p>
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          Eastern Region.REAC.Bedford.WD.6
        
       
       
       
         About Network Rail
       
       
       
        
         
           Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!
          
           About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
          We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
          
          We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
         
        
       
       
       
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          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:
         
         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.
         
          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
         
        
       
       
       
        
         
         
          Salary: Band.6, Circa £23,637
           Closing date: 12/11/24 - Late applications will not be accepted.
          
           Remote working opportunity!
          What does our recruitment process look like?
          
           Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
           If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview
          
           Drugs and Alcohol Standard: 
          Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 Sentinel 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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                   Department Name
                 
                 
                 
                  
                    Eastern Region.REAC.Bedford.WD.6
                  
                 
                 
                 
                   About Network Rail
                 
                 
                 
                  
                   
                     Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!
                    We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.
                     About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
                    We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
                    
                    We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
                   
                  
                 
                 
                 
                   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:
                   
                   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.
                   
                    Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
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                    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
                   
                  
                 
                 
                 
                   How to apply (External)
                 
                 
                 
                  
                   
                   
                    Salary: Band.6, Circa £23,637
                     Closing date: 12/11/24 - Late applications will not be accepted.
                    Click apply now to apply.
                     Remote working opportunity!
                    What does our recruitment process look like?
                    
                     Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
                     If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview
                    
                     Drugs and Alcohol Standard: 
                    Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 Sentinel 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.
                    You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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