Section Administrator [Track] - Guildford

Network Rail; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail in Guildford is seeking a Section Administrator to provide accurate, proactive administrative support to the Section Manager and team in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on organising rosters, maintaining records, and supporting safety-critical processes while upholding confidentiality and efficient office operations. This is a full-time position located on-site in Guildford.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical support and office management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the operational railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage rosters and timesheets accurately and efficiently.
• Update systems, databases, and records as required, including opening and closing work orders.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up and maintain effective filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for safety-critical documents.
• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager, using a range of skills to provide seamless support.
• Provide assistance to other Section Administrators as directed.

Skills

Clerical support

Time management

IT systems proficiency

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Railway environment knowledge

Education

Tools

Office suite

Job description

Section Administrator [Track] - Guildford

IRC2371487

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

Section Administrator - Keep Our Operations Organised

Location: Guildford
Contract: Full-Time

About the role

Be the Organising Force Behind Our Team

We're looking for a Section Administrator to provide accurate, efficient, and proactive administrative support to the Section Manager and team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on organisation, attention to detail, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage rosters and timesheets accurately and efficiently.
• Update systems, databases, and records as required, including opening and closing work orders.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up and maintain effective filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance for safety-critical documents.
• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager, using a range of skills to provide seamless support.
• Provide assistance to other Section Administrators as directed.

Your experience and skills

What you'll need

• Experience in clerical support and office management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the operational railway environment.

About Your Application

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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.

Safety and Compliance

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. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard

All prospective candidates 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.