Section Administrator

Network Rail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground?

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - discounts on a

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Administrator to provide comprehensive support to the Section. You will manage rosters, timesheets, and maintain precise records while supporting the Assessment in The Line process to meet operational requirements.

The role requires strong clerical skills, excellent time management, and the ability to work proactively within a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of clerical support and office management.
• Excellent time management.
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Section, including rostering and timesheets management.
• Maintain accurate system records and update databases.
• Open/close work orders and support the Assessment in The Line process to ensure compliance.
• Perform general office administration with attention to confidentiality and safety critical documentation.
• Collaborate with the Section Manager and other Administrators to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Clerical support

Time management

IT systems

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Who We Are

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. We're proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. Find out more from our people here.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About The Role

The role is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Section, including the management of rosters and timesheets, maintaining accurate system records, and updating databases. This includes opening and closing work orders as required and supporting the administration of the Assessment in The Line process to ensure operational and compliance requirements are met.

The post holder will also undertake a wide range of general office administration duties, maintaining efficient and well organized filing systems with particular attention to confidentiality and safety critical documentation. The role works closely with the Section Manager and provides flexible support to other Section Administrators as directed, contributing to the smooth and effective running of the team.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Temporary Contract

Salary - £25,409

Grade : Band 6 (Role Clarity Contract)

Here Are a Few Of The Benefits We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know, we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing Team on Northwest&[e-mail]

Essential

Your experience and skills

• 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