Strategy & Planning Team Administrator

This role sits in Eastern Region and provides direct support to the Strategy and Planning team and the Northern Powerhouse Rail Programme team. Working directly with the Strategy and Planning Director we need an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring individual to help make this a great place to work.

Our key purpose as a team is to create and maintain the whole industry strategy for the railway that is Eastern Region geography and Northern Powerhouse Rail as part of an integrated network.

The role requires the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external partners and stakeholders, supported by strong interpersonal, analytical, presentation skills and a keen eye for detail.

This role offers a perfect opportunity for career development with a wide-ranging portfolio and exposure to decision-makers and funders across the rail industry. You will be starting in the role at a fascinating and critical time for the Strategy and Planning and the Northern Powerhouse Rail Programme, with a real opportunity to shape the future railway of the North., 1. Support the Strategy & Planning team through co-ordination of administrative activities and tasks.

2. Conduct information/data gathering and manage the creation, version and change control of a portfolio of strategic planning documents.

3. Provide colleagues with technical and administrative support on the development of strategic policy.

4. Contribute to the review of new franchise specifications and revised franchise requirements through data collation and distribution.

5. Undertake general office administration duties including control of all mail, co-ordinating diaries, processing and maintaining personnel records including vulnerable assets such as mobile telephones; make necessary returns.

6. Utilise financial and procurement systems and act as Local Purchasing Agent (where directed) by ordering stationary and other office consumables and arranging travel, hotels and vehicles as required.

7. Organise meetings and the production, collation and dissemination of documentation for and resulting from them. Take minutes when required and follow up actions from the meeting.

8. Maintain an efficient filing system paying particular attention to records of standing meetings, statutory records and authorisations.

9. Maintain policies for third parties (ie community rail) such that they remain up to date for changes in the industry and wider environment.

10. Participate and attend meetings on behalf of the Strategy and Planning Director (Eastern) where applicable.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to multi task and prioritise activities effectively to meet demanding and changing deadlines

· Competent in use of IT packages including Microsoft PowerPoint

· Experience of producing media and publications

· Strong organisation and time management skills

· Knowledge and experience of records management

· Experience of providing support to teams within a corporate environment

Desirable

· Educated to degree level or equivalent

· Strong analytical and numerical skills

· Good understanding of the context of central, regional and local rail planning in Great Britain

· Knowledge and understanding of the rail industry, We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life., 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. You should be able to demonstrate your personal commitment to safety and awareness of our safety vision.

Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.

We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.

We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!

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Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.

We're also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.

In joining Network Rail, you're not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain's best employers.

• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets, Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leave


Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum (flexible up to £27,000 dependent on experience).


• Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets