Asset Information Reporting Analyst

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity leave

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave + statutory days

Station discounts

Defined benefit pension

Train ticket discounts

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes seeks an Asset Information Reporting Analyst to turn asset data into trusted insights for routes, executives and regulators.

You’ll work in a DDaT environment, enabling modern technology across day-to-day IT operations and major delivery programmes. Flexible/hybrid working is supported, with a Band 5 salary range and opportunities to contribute to a railway fit for the next 200 years.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths
• Good communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately
• Good IT skills, particularly in the development and use of the advanced features of spreadsheets
• Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases
• Experience of data analysis, including statistical processes and graphical representation
• Ability to liaise with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements
• A level or equivalent in relevant subjects
• Knowledge of the rail industry
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in a data analysis and/or reporting role

Responsibilities

• Produce regular and ad hoc data quality, asset and management reporting for multiple stakeholders, including key corporate and regulatory customers
• Extract information from corporate databases and collect data from various sources to support asset information reporting
• Maintain a library of Asset Information reporting definitions and measures; implement relevant reporting standards, processes and procedures
• Support the development and implementation of an assurance framework and KPIs for the asset information reporting service
• Support the identification and development of new reports and measures for asset information analysis and reporting purposes
• Support the team's participation in, and responses to, regulatory audits and reviews of analysis and reporting activities and capabilities, and any subsequent recommendations
• Facilitate benchmarking and implement identified best practice and other capability improvement initiatives throughout the team, and proactively progress improvements
• Support route cause analysis and the development and analysis of key leading and lagging performance indicators and reliability analysis of assets

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Data extraction

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Rail industry knowledge

Commercial data reporting

Education

GCSE English & Maths

A level or equivalent

Job description

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
• Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
• Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Duration:Permanent

Location:The Quadrant:MK

Band & Salary:Band 5 £31,000 - £33,000

About the role

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.

Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!

What does the average day look like?

As an Asset Information Reporting Analyst, you'll play a key role in turning complex asset data into clear, trusted insight that helps our routes, senior leaders and regulators make better, more informed decisions. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, supporting both routine and ad¿hoc reporting while contributing to the development of standards, measures and assurance frameworks that underpin the Railway.

Our team is supportive, knowledgeable and committed to continuous improvement. We actively encourage new ideas, shared learning and professional development, and we offer flexible and hybrid working to help you balance work with life outside the office.

Main responsibilities

• Produce regular and ad hoc data quality, asset and management reporting for multiple stakeholders, including key corporate and regulatory customers
• Extract information from corporate databases and collect data from various sources to support asset information reporting
• Maintain a library of Asset Information reporting definitions and measures; implement relevant reporting standards, processes and procedures
• Support the development and implementation of an assurance framework and KPIs for the asset information reporting service
• Support the identification and development of new reports and measures for asset information analysis and reporting purposesSupport the team's participation in, and responses to, regulatory audits and reviews of analysis and reporting activities and capabilities, and any subsequent recommendations
• Facilitate benchmarking and implement identified best practice and other capability improvement initiatives throughout the team, and proactively progress improvements
• Support route cause analysis and the development and analysis of key leading and lagging performance indicators and reliability analysis of assets

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

Meet the essential criteria

• GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths
• Good communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately
• Good IT skills, particularly in the development and use of the advanced features of spreadsheets
• Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases
• Experience of data analysis, including statistical processes and graphical representation
• Ability to liaise with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements
• A level or equivalent in relevant subjects
• Knowledge of the rail industry
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in a data analysis and/or reporting role

Additional Information...

Contact: RSResourcing networkrail.co.uk If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.