Job Description

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Location

Manchester, GB#

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5#

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

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Brief Description

Do you have recruitment or administration experience? Have you worked in a high-volume process driven environment? Do you have experience with handling data in line with data protection? If so, please read below as this may be the role for you!

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About the role (External)

Our Shared Services team deliver specialist processes that have a direct impact on the performance of Network Rail, our customers, and suppliers. These services include payroll, recruitment and onboarding, payables, receivables, financial accounting, reporting, controls and compliance, and helpdesk support.


Please note: as part of the application process, you will need to complete a scenario-based assessment. This is a mandatory step, and achieving the required pass mark is essential to be considered for shortlisting for an interview. The assessment will be emailed to you within 2 working days after you submit your application, along with instructions. To ensure all applicants have sufficient time to complete this, the deadline for assessment completion is midnight on Tuesday 9th December 2025.

Vacancy type:

12 month fixed term contract

Location:

Manchester Square One

Hours:

up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Hybrid working pattern is 3 days per week in the office.

Salary & Band: Band 6 -

24,479.00 per annum

Closing date: midnight on Thursday 4th December 2025

. Late applicants will not be accepted.*

Main Responsibilities

As a Recruitment Administrator we are looking for people who have excellent communication skills, and people who can organise and prioritise work and have great attention to detail. In addition, we are looking for people who strives to deliver great customer service and engagement skills and have good understanding of Data Protection Legislation.

What will you be doing?

The recruitment administrator role is crucial to the overall success of Network Rail as you will support the business recruit dedicated, ambitious, talented people in a variety of roles Nationwide.


You will be responsible for the successful administration of the end-to-end recruitment cycle, shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews and assessments, assisting at assessment centres and processing onboarding activity.


We are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work, are confident using their initiative, enjoy the freedom and autonomy to manage their own workload and be willing to travel nationally to support assessment events.


Located in the heart of Manchester, five minutes from Piccadilly Station our open plan office boasts; subsidised restaurants and an inspiring workspace complemented by a supportive, friendly team culture and great benefits!


Come and join our team and together, help us build a better railway for a better Britain.

The Ideal Candidate

Excellent communication - You will need great communications skills; you'll be communicating changes to key internal and external stakeholders. Earn trust and build credibility; create an engaging environment, respecting the diverse interests and opinions of others. Organisation and prioritisation - you will have to complete tasks within specified timeframes and be used to KPI's and SLA's. Great attention to detail and accuracy - analysing data, producing reports and performing audit activities and has a right first-time approach. Exceptional customer focus/engagement skills - you'll be dealing with queries from external stakeholders and will monitor a shared inbox. You'll need good written and verbal skills: concise, clear and articulate. Understanding of Data Protection Legislation Strong understanding and appreciation of Microsoft Office packages including Excel

What could set you apart?

Practical experience administering the recruitment lifecycle (i.e. candidate shortlisting, booking an interview, onboarding, pre-employment checks). Occupational knowledge of shared services and/ or working in a volume driven recruitment environment ORACLE eBusiness Suite experience


Please see the job description attached for more information.#

How to apply (External)

How to apply and the application process:

Vacancy type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Location: Manchester Square One

Hours: up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Hybrid working pattern is 3 days per week in the office.

Salary & Band: Band 6 -

24,479.00 per annum

Closing date: midnight on Tuesday 1st July 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted.

If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk


If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.