Network Rail
Team Organiser - Orpington (8 Month Secondment / Fixed term Contract)
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Who We Are
Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key - and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Team Organiser - Keep Our Operations Running Smoothly
Location: Orpington
Contract: Full-Time Fixed Term Contract (8 Months) - please note this position may be extended or turn into a permanent post in the future
Salary: £27,000 -30,000 + Location Allowance
About The Role
Be the Backbone of Our Team
We're looking for a Team Organiser to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, ensuring our specialist teams can focus on keeping Britain moving. If you're highly organised, great at multitasking, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Manage general office administration, including mail control, diary coordination, and maintaining personnel records (including assets such as mobile phones).
- Arrange travel, accommodation, vehicles, and order Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the team.
- Organise meetings, prepare and distribute documentation, take minutes when required, and follow up on actions.
- Provide a consistent telephone presence, delivering excellent customer service and sending team communications as needed.
- Maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring records of meetings, statutory documents, and authorisations are up to date.
- Use financial and procurement systems, acting as Local Purchasing Agent to order stationery and office consumables.
- Report IT and office facility issues and monitor responses.
- Undertake administrative tasks as directed, including technical literature searches.
- Carry out the role in a way that reflects and reinforces Network Rail's values.
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Your Experience And Skills
What you'll need
Essential
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.
- Proficiency in relevant IT packages.
- Experience working as part of a team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the railway environment and geography.
- Recognised qualification in office management or keyboard skills.
- Experience in records management.
Why Join Us?
When you join our team, you're not just stepping into a role - you're stepping into a workplace that genuinely values you. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow, feel supported, and enjoy real balance both inside and outside of work.
We invest in your wellbeing, your future, and your day-to-day experience - because when you thrive, so do we.
Here's What You Can Look Forward To
Perks That Pack a Punch
We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
- Plus, more....
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We're All About Inclusion
- We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're a motivated leader who's passionate about safety, teamwork and delivering quality signalling work, we want to hear from you.
About Your Application
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. 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, please add a note to your application.
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Safety and Compliance
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 demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective 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.
- Ready to keep our operations running smoothly? Apply now and join a team that values organisation, collaboration, and excellence!
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