Package & Who We Are
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.
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Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria
This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.
In the North West & Central Region, we¿re proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don¿t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
If you¿re passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we¿d love to hear from you. We¿re committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.
Job & Benefits
You will support the Section Manager and their wider team to provide an efficient and effective general administrative and secretarial support service. You¿ll provide technical input and maintain relevant records as required, organising and attending meetings, taking notes, preparing presentations and much more ¿ every day will be different!
This role is for a part-time job share, working 14 hours per week over 2 days / 7 hours per day.
About the role
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
You will be responsible for a variety of administrative and support tasks, including managing rosters and timesheets, coordinating PPE requirements, accurately updating systems and databases, and maintaining an organised and efficient filing systems for the department.
Additionally, you will assist with the administration of the Assessment in the Line process and provide general office support to the Section Manager, utilising a broad range of knowledge and skills to ensure effective and efficient operations.
How to apply
We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace - skills and talents we need in our business Click here for more information
Salary and benefits:
Salary: Starting at £10,163 (Based on FTE salary of £25,409) (pro-rata) but negotiable depending on experience.
- Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
- My benefits ¿ our discounted online shopping site
- A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers ¿ cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
- Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
- 75% discount on leisure travel (Discretionary)
- A choice of contributory pension schemes
2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Closing date: 25th May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.
The Ideal Candidate
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
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
We would also like but it isn¿t crucial to have/to be:
Knowledge of operational railway environment