Section Administrator Track

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitmentsclick here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Play a key role in supporting the line manager by delivering efficient, accurate, and professional administrative services, confidently balancing directed tasks with independent decision making to achieve the best outcomes.

What You'll Bring: You will bring proven administrative expertise, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence and professionalism. You will demonstrate strong judgement, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting business objectives. With excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, you will build trusted relationships at all levels, take ownership of tasks, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast paced environment. Your ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and drive efficiencies will be key to your success in this role.

What's in it For You (Benefits & Salary)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

This vacancy is Band 6, salary starting at £25,409.

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact .

Your experience and skills Key Accountabilities

1. Support the accurate administration of rosters and timesheets in relation to training activity, ensuring visibility, compliance, and alignment with planned training commitments.
2. Ensure training systems and records are maintained accurately and consistently, providing a clear audit trail for training bookings, changes, and completion, including attendance and cancellations, taking responsibility for minimising training wastage by proactively managing attendance, reallocating training places, and identifying efficiencies that improve value for money.
3. Provide administrative support to the Assessment in the Line (AiTL) process, maintaining accurate records and supporting timely completion.
4. Maintain organised and secure training records and filing systems for the Section(s), ensuring confidentiality and appropriate control of safety critical training documentation.
5. Undertake a range of training related administrative duties, applying appropriate knowledge and skills to ensure effective coordination, visibility, and control of training activity.
6. Support other roles as required, contributing to consistent training administration, shared ways of working, and resilience within the function.

Essential

• Experience of clerical support and office management
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills

Knowledge of operational railway environment

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.

What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist & the hiring manager will look at your CV.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be contacted by our Resourcing Team and invited to an interview.

We'rea Disability Confident Leader employerand 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 visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application.

Closing date: 16th September 2026.