Team Organiser

Team Organiser

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Finance

About Network Rail

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Brief Description

Brief Description

As a vital member, you'll be instrumental in supporting senior executives or complex teams, ensuring seamless administrative and secretarial assistance. Your role involves maintaining meticulous records and offering valuable technical input, fostering smooth communication channels.

Embrace a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued, and together, let's drive success forward!

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

As a crucial member, you'll tackle a range of responsibilities, from overseeing general office tasks like managing mail and coordinating diaries to maintaining vital personnel records, including sensitive assets like mobile phones. You'll be the driving force behind seamless travel arrangements, ensuring our team is equipped with everything they need, from hotels to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Organising meetings will be second nature to you, as you expertly handle documentation and minute-taking, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Your friendly and professional telephone manner will be key in delivering exceptional customer service, while also keeping the team informed through clear communication channels. With your meticulous attention to detail, our filing system will be in top shape, and you'll effortlessly handle financial and procurement tasks, acting as a Local Purchasing Agent when needed. Proactive in problem-solving, you'll report and monitor IT and office facility issues, ensuring a smooth workflow. From conducting technical literature searches to embodying Network Rail's values, your dedication will be the cornerstone of our success.

What essential skills and experiences are required?

Are you ready to showcase your diverse skill set in a dynamic work environment?

We're seeking someone with the ability to effortlessly juggle multiple tasks, excellent using with IT packages, and a master of time management. Strong organisational skills are a must, along with excellent communication abilities—both verbal and written, including a polished telephone manner. If you thrive in collaborative settings, with experience working seamlessly within teams, then you're the perfect fit for us!

For a full list of the key accountabilities and criteria, please refer to the Network Rail job description attached to the vacancy.

How to apply (External)

Key Vacancy Information

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based at The Quadrant:MK.

For roles based at the Quadrant:MK you must live within 90 minutes or be willing to relocate.

Closing date: 29th April 2024 On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed..

Band & Salary: Band 6 £20,800 - £28,980 (Depending on experience)

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

“We’re delighted to have been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023 .”

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All successful 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.

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support ([email protected]) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.