Network Rail
Job title:
Personal Assistant
Company
Network Rail
Job description
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer 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.Brief DescriptionThis role is an important part of the Route Directors executive team, you will provide an efficient and effective personal support service to the Route Director and their team to support the delivery of their objectives.About the role (External)Key Accountabilities:1. Manage the Route Director’s calendar.2. Manage the Route Director’s personal budget, making comprehensive records available at all times.3. Work closely with the Route Director and Business Managers for functions, conferences visits and meetings.4. Co-ordinate and prepare agenda and papers for executive meetings and assist with any follow-up action as necessary.5. Supervise and organise workloads for clerical support team in conjunction with other functional managers.6. Maintain an efficient filing system paying particular attention to records of standing meetings, statutory records and authorisations.7. Utilise financial and procurement systems and act as Local Purchasing Agent (where directed).8. Review accounts received and process invoices for payment in accordance with Internal Control procedures.9. Process and maintain weekly personnel records.Jobs, Skills, Experience and QualificationsEssential· Excellent organisation skills· Experience of working with senior management· Excellent time manager· Ability to work under pressure· Good MS Office skills· Ability to work on own initiativeDesirable· Sound railway background and knowledge of railway geographyHow to apply (External)Salary: £27,820Closing date: 27th August 2024. – Late applications will not be accepted.This role requires working in the office 3 days a week.Click apply now to apply.What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
- You’ll be invited to face to face interview with the hiring manager.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 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.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits – All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Expected salary
£27820 per year
Location
York
Job date
Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:10:39 GMT
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