Job Description

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Location

Inverness, GB#

Department Name

Scotland#

About Network Rail

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


Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.











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Brief Description

The Section Administrator provides an accurate, efficient and effective administrative support to the line manager. They work as directed or using own initiative as the situation demands.











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About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Administration of rosters and timesheets.


2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required including opening/closing works orders where directed.


3. Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.


4. Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.


5. Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.


6. Provide support and assistance to other Section Administrator positions as directed.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

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










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How to apply (External)

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!


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.


You can visitEvenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact ScotlandResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.




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 adheres to a

structured pay framework

, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Grade:

Band 6

Salary:

23,758 to 25,000

Closing date:

Midnight onThursday 30th October 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.