Business Analyst 2
Job Description
Job title: Business Analyst 2
Company: Network Rail
Job description: Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!Brief DescriptionAbout the team..The Access Planning Programme (APP) has partnered with industry experts to design, build and nationally implement an Access Planning System (APS) enabling essential safety improvements to Engineering Access Planning.The outcomes sought by the programme are:Safety· Reducing risk and improving performance by developing a successor to the Possession Planning System (PPS) and manual EAS (Engineering Access Statement) with APS a safe, more co-ordinated systemImproved efficiency of the access planning process· Advancing functionality and integration compared to PPSImproved quality of the access plan· Structuring data so inconsistencies can be challenged and correctedWho are we looking for?Do you have a keen eye for detail, and do you enjoy exploring the processes and systems that enable people to do their jobs? If so then a Business Analyst role may be for you!There will be a wide variety of stakeholder engagement throughout the country and an opportunity to help shape the future of the railway.About the role (External)What does the average day look like?In this pivotal role, you’ll shape the future of rail operations by developing precise requirements aligned with Network Rail standards. Engaging stakeholders and experts, you’ll uncover business needs and challenges, analysing processes for efficiency.Your data skills will drive program success, while also contributing to change plans and project risk assessment. Lastly, you’ll maintain documentation illuminating key processes.Join us in forging an inclusive, excellent future in rail.Person Specification / Essential Criteria· Demonstrable business analysis experience· Knowledge of analysis approaches, tools and techniques· Strong analytical thinker· Strong stakeholder management· Ability to produce clear and concise written documentation· Strong inter-personal skills; ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels· Strong verbal and written communication skillsHow to apply (External)How to applyDuration: PermanentLocation: This role is based in QMK, for Milton Keynes roles you must live within 75 / 60 minutes or willing to self-relocate.Band & Salary: 4B £35,582 – £40,029Closing date: 18th April 2024. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 29th April 2024About our people and the recruitment process…We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We’re also a employer 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. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety VisionVisit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply or should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact RecruitmentSupport@networkrail.co.uk and have your IRC number ready as this will be required.A message from our Chief Executive, Andrew Haines:‘Our passengers and freight customers are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .What can we offer you in return?We have a range of benefits including:🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.Defined benefit pension scheme🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.Plus more….BPSSAs an arm’s length department of the UK Government, Network Rail is required to comply with a well-established pre-employment vetting process for all prospective employees. Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks require prospective employees of Network Rail to meet the following requirements.
- Provide eligibility to work in the UK and identity documentation
- Complete a satisfactory 3-year employment history check
- Complete a satisfactory unspent criminal conviction disclosure check for more information regarding BPSS pre-employment related checks, please visit the UK Government website for further information – UK Government – BPSS Checks
Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another factor.Drugs and Alcohol Standard:Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 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.
Expected salary: £35582 – 40029 per year
Location: Milton Keynes
