Rail Operations, Accessibility Administrator

Role Overview

• Plan AAP and BEAP meetings up to 12 months in advance and all tasks associated with the meetings to ensure effective outcomes for the participants as well as EWR Co.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning and effective coordination and resolution of risks/issues/dependencies for the tasks and projects under the control of the team, where necessary initiating corrective actions, escalation and circulation of associated updates and reports.
• Managing project trackers and updating and issuing of documentation for periodic steering and working groups for the rail operations team.
• Secretariat and admin support of designated governance groups.
• Coordinating and managing the set up and organisation of the SharePoint repository for Railway Operations team documentation and alignment with Programme systems.
• Familiarisation and use of the EWR core systems (document control, risk and change management and general reporting – activity progress and financial based)
• Knowledge sharing of project management best practices, tools and techniques and improvement of processes and system application where necessary.
• Demonstrate a cost-conscious mindset, keeping taxpayers’ money at the forefront of decisions.
• Show a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in an administration role.
• Knowledge and/or lived experience of disability is welcomed, but not essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation.
• Good attention to detail with a structured way of working.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• A self-starter who can anticipate challenges and develop solutions proactively in a fast-paced project environment working under own initiative and able to interpret information quickly and accurately.
• A strong understanding of project support and coordination and proficient in Microsoft office applications is essential.
• Knowledge of programme and project management tools, i.e APM/PRINCE 2/P6 is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of railway operations or significant delivery project/programmes is desirable, but not essential.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion qualifications are desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
• 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
• 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
• Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
• Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.