Project Management Assistant

Network Rail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Project Management Assistant where you'll support community safety initiatives and project management activities. In this role, you will manage project plans, liaise with stakeholders, and engage communities in safety awareness efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their career in project management within an inclusively driven organization.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension schemes

Bonus scheme

75% subsidy on season tickets up to £2,250

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards Project Management Qualification.
• Knowledge of supporting projects through delivery is essential.
• Experience at senior level in a multifaceted organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective project management support service.
• Maintain and update project plans, tracking progress.
• Support the Community Safety Manager in safety sessions.

Skills

Customer focus

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Networking

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

ORACLE eBusiness Suite

Job description

Location

Basingstoke, GB

Department Name

SH Wessex Route Safety (113668) G1

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Are you ready to take your project management career to the next level or embark on an exciting journey in project management? Look no further! We have an exceptional opportunity for you to join our dynamic community safety team as a Project Management Assistant. Whether you have experience in project management or are just beginning your career in this field, this role will provide you with invaluable support and growth opportunities.

As a vital member of our safety team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Community Safety Manager in delivering rail safety awareness sessions across our route and engaging with our communities. Not only will you manage the Wessex school database, but you will also be at the forefront of handling correspondence and delivering rail safety sessions when required. This multifaceted role offers a unique blend of administrative and hands-on responsibilities, allowing you to make a tangible impact on promoting community safety in the rail industry.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about project management. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and contribute to a vital aspect of our organisation. Join us in this exciting role where you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring rail safety and making a difference in our community.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career in project management with us.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities

• Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management support service within Shared Services in accordance with Network Rail and Route Services governance processes and standards.
• Maintaining and driving credible plans updating key stakeholders on progress. Tracking actions of the full lifecycle of the project through to delivery.
• Proactively support the Project Operations Manager in managing the full suite of Shared Services projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with business representatives and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary support point of contact for all shared services projects tracking all issues and working with the Project Operations Manager to certify all issues and concerns have mitigation.
• Develop and integrate effective support systems to enable the Project Operations Manager to manage and control change.
• Develop / continually improve relations with key stakeholders, work with the Project Operations Manager to embed a customer centric culture.
• Operate within the pre-agreed control framework within projects, demonstrate a control mind set. Continually review the local framework for adherence, where gaps are identified take personal ownership to define, socialise and embed improvements. Work with all parties to reduce risk and the cost of control within your team and the wider centre.
• Support the Network Rail better day every day initiative by highlighting areas of potential improvement at the daily / weekly focus groups.
  
  
  

Essential

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Working towards or willing to work towards gaining a Project Management Qualification (e.g. PMI, Prince, MSP, Agile, APM Project, PFQ)
• Knowledge and experience of supporting projects through to delivery
• Exceptional customer focus/engagement/stakeholder management skills
• Proven influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organised and self-starter with a keen eye for detail
• Experience working at a senior level within a multi-faceted organisation
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Passionate about working with diverse communities
  
  
  

Desirable

• Occupational knowledge of shared service subject areas
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• ORACLE eBusiness Suite experience
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

How to apply External –

Salary: £26,500 - £32,00 per annum, plus South East Allowance of £995

Closing date: 11th June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

If your application is successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an interview week commencing 14 th July 2025.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee’s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five 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.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee’s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3000 (to a maximum amount of £2,250).

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.