Team Organiser - Fixed term for initially 12 months

Team Organiser - Fixed term for initially 12 months

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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: Basingstoke or Puddle Dock
Contract: Full-Time - Band 6 - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months - this role has the potential to turn permanent in the future)

Salary: £27,960 -33412 (dependent on experience) + 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.

Your experience and skills What you'll need

• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.

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.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

18-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Administration & Secretarial

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation:

RW Wessex Infrstructure / Asset Management (880004) G1