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Posting ID
PSR1JP00096776
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Network Rail
Contract duration
6 months
Location
London
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Personal Assistant (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in London (3 days per week with some travel to York)

 

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we're involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

 

As a Personal Assistant your main responsibilities will be to: 

  • Manage and co-ordinate the development of regional and external stakeholder documents to time and agreed levels of quality. Prepare briefing material for the Managing Director, Region and produce presentations and papers suitable for submission to NR ExCom and Board.
  • Identify, champion and sponsor the development and delivery of specific projects and manage the implementation of these projects amongst the senior management team.
  • Co-ordinate planning against milestones, budget spend and resource requirements for Managing Director, Region’s office.
  • Lead cross-functional teams within Network Rail to identify and share best practice and improve customer service across all functions.
  • Act as the initial point of contact within the region for business and change management issues and communications.
  • Lead the development of the region business planning to support the periodic review process, significant Board level topics and achieve business and corporate objectives.
  • Lead and manage arrangements for functions, conferences, visits and meetings for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Plan, deliver and review national presentations and briefings for all region employees, including group-wide business briefings and team building events.

 

Essential:

  • Self starter and highly motivated with excellent organisation skills
  • Excellent written / oral communications and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
  • Ability to develop a good network of contacts internally and externally
  • Ability to develop a good network of contacts internally and externally 
  • Experience of working with senior management

 

Desirable:

  • Sound railway background and knowledge of railway geography

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

 

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

 

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

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