Administration Manager

Govia Thameslink Railway; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway company in Greater London seeks an experienced Administration Manager to lead administration support for engineering maintenance and train cleaning teams. You will oversee payroll, rostering, and personnel records while managing a small administration team in a safety-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and IT skills, alongside experience in managing operations in fast-paced settings. Join us to help keep our teams running smoothly.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Opportunity for management development

Influence on efficiency and compliance

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting large operational teams.
• Experience in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration support for operational teams.
• Oversee payroll coordination and attendance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate personnel records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access)

Knowledge of payroll and rostering

Interpersonal skills

Education

A-level standard or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Administration Manager – Engineering - Battersea

Keep Engineering Operations Running Smoothly

We're looking for an experienced Administration Manager to lead and deliver a high-quality administration service supporting our Engineering maintenance and train cleaning teams. This is a key role at the heart of depot operations, ensuring people, systems and processes work efficiently and compliantly.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage administration support for large, operational teams
• Oversee rostering, payroll coordination and attendance monitoring
• Maintain accurate records covering fatigue management, leave, performance, and employee relations
• Coordinate medical assessments with Occupational Health and People teams
• Manage procurement activities, uniform orders and document control
• Ensure confidentiality, compliance and organisation of all personnel records
• Provide cover across depots to support business continuity
• Line manage a small administration team and support wider depot operations

What We're Looking For

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent experience supporting large teams
• Strong knowledge of payroll, rostering and employment procedures
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments
• Highly organised, self-motivated and confident working independently
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and enterprise systems)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Join Us?

• A vital role within a large, safety-critical engineering environment
• Opportunity to influence efficiency, compliance and team performance
• Supportive leadership and the chance to develop your management skills

If you're an organised, people-focused administrator who thrives in a demanding operational setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep our Engineering teams moving.