Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Secretariat Business Coordinator for a 6 month hybrid contract based in Waterloo, London.



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!



As a Secretariat Business Coordinator, your main responsibilities will be:



Support the Deputy Company Secretary with diary management, including for projects such as the Annual Report and Accounts, supporting in creation of agendas and minuting of team and project meetings Identify and deliver transformation initiatives (including tenders and the Governance & Secretariat Forward Planner) that enable the Governance & Secretariat Team to work more effectively and to improve service levels to the business and enable the Boards and Committees to make informed and timely strategic decisions Maintain systems for capturing and reporting the Governance & Secretariat Team's performance against KPIs and project milestones, analsysing and interpreting emerging trends and identifying remedial actions where necessary, to enable progress to be monitored and highlight areas of concern

Essential:

Experience in diary management and forward planners Experience in minute taking Experience in successfully leading and managing projects from inception to delivery

Desirable:

Possess a degree or equivalent (eg HND or NVQ Level 5) An understanding of corporate governance regulations and assurance processes.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".