Location
Cardiff, GB
Department Name
Wales & Western Region
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Brief Description
To support a senior executive or a complex team, and provide an efficient and effective general administrative and secretarial support service.Provide technical input interface with maintaining relevant records.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
- Undertake general office administration duties including control of all mail, co-ordinating diaries, processing and maintaining personnel records including vulnerable assets such as mobile telephones; make necessary returns.Arrange travel, hotels and vehicles, and order and control Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the team.
- Organise meetings and the production, collation and dissemination of documentation for and resulting from them. Take minutes when required and follow up actions from the meeting.
- Provide a consistent telephone presence on behalf of the team delivering excellent customer service levels.Provide communications to the team, including sending messages as required.
- Maintain an efficient filing system paying particular attention to records of standing meetings, statutory records and authorisations.
- Utilise financial and procurement systems and act as Local Purchasing Agent (where directed) by ordering stationery and other office consumables as required.
- Report team problems e.g. IT and office facilities and monitor response.
- Undertake administrative tasks as directed including technical literature searches for the team.
- Undertake the role in a way that is consistent with, and reinforces, Network Rail's values.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
- Ability to multi task
- Experience in appropriate IT packages
- Good time manager
- Strong organisation skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) including excellent telephone manner
- Experience of working with a team.
Desirable
- Sound railway background and knowledge of railway geography
- Recognised qualification in keyboard associated skills and office management techniques
- Knowledge and experience of records management
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £29,000 - £31,500 per annum
Closing date: 11th August 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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apply now to apply. This role has the potential to become permanent.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract/secondment
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 contact
[email protected].
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&
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