Business Performance Analyst (Training)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension schemes

Travel discounts (Rail/Underground)

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Rail and Underground travel subsidies

Gym access

Benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Network Rail Training is seeking a Business Performance Analyst to transform complex training, commercial and operational data into actionable insight. You will partner with colleagues across Training, Finance and Planning to deliver analytical solutions that drive railway performance and investment decisions.

The role requires a proactive analyst capable of building credibility with stakeholders, combining technical capability with commercial awareness to challenge assumptions and deliver

Qualifications

• Level 4 of equivalent qualification in Analysis (incl. Advanced Power BI).
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Research and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business questions into analytical approaches and insights.
• Identify trends and opportunities to support decision-making.
• Forecast future requirements and evaluate performance.
• Develop analytical products and performance measures for decision support.
• Collaborate with Training, Finance and Planning teams to deliver recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Power BI

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Education

Level 4 Analysis qualification

Tools

Cygnum

Sentinel

Oracle

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Who We Are
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're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED\&I commitments click here. 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.Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About The Role

Join Network Rail Training's Performance Analysis Team and help transform complex training, commercial and operational data into insight that drives business decisions and improves railway performance.

Our team provides analytical expertise that enables Network Rail Training to understand demand, delivery, utilisation, cost recovery, supplier performance and the value generated through investment in training. We combine performance, financial and operational data to identify trends, assess business impact and support strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.

As a Business Performance Analyst, you will partner with colleagues across Training, Finance, Planning and operational teams to solve business challenges through analysis and evidence-based insight. You will be responsible for translating complex business questions into analytical approaches, identifying trends and opportunities, forecasting future requirements, evaluating performance and delivering actionable recommendations that support decision-making.

Working with large and varied datasets, you will develop analytical products and insight that help stakeholders understand performance, inform investment decisions and improve business outcomes. You will contribute to the development of performance measures, analytical frameworks and data-driven solutions that increase understanding of training demand, resource utilisation, commercial performance and workforce capability.

This role requires a proactive analyst who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders, understand business priorities and apply strong analytical thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes. Success comes from combining technical capability with commercial awareness, curiosity and the confidence to challenge assumptions through evidence and insight.

The Roles

• Contract type: 12-Month fixed term position, with the potential to extend or become permanent.
• Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
• Band & Salary: Band 4.B - £35,582 - £43,400 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or Bristol Temple Point (regular travel to Milton Keynes will be required) (please note for this role you need to live within 90 minutes of locations)
• Working pattern: Hybrid working: this role permits hybrid working, employees are expected to work from a Network Rail location for minimum of 60% of their weekly hours, typically 3 days for full-time roles.
• Closing date: Monday 9th November - please note this role may close early in the event of a high number of applications.

Why join our team?

• Deliver analysis and insight that directly supports decision-making across Network Rail Training and the wider business.
• Apply analytical techniques to understand performance, identify opportunities and evaluate business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define analytical requirements and translate complex challenges into practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Develop forecasting models, performance measures and analytical products that support strategic and operational planning.
• Influence decisions by presenting clear, compelling insight and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through better use of data, stronger analytical approaches and enhanced business understanding.
• Work with large, complex datasets covering training demand, utilisation, commercial performance, supplier management and workforce capability.
• Help ensure decisions are informed by robust evidence, contributing to effective training delivery and a safer, more capable railway.

Your Experience And Skills

What are we looking for?

• Level 4 of equivalent qualification in Analysis (inc. Advanced Power BI)
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Research and analysis skills

What could set you apart when applying?

• Experience in business planning within Network Rail
• Experience of managing a budget
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Knowledge of Network Rail Training systems and data sources, including Cygnum, Sentinel and Oracle.
• Experience of supporting business planning, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Experience of translating complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Awareness of emerging technologies and data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric and AI-enabled analytics.

Please note: The criteria outlined in this advert reflect the specific requirements of this role. The attached job description provides full details of the role's responsibilities, essential and desirable criteria and should be considered alongside this information.

What's In It For You

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Role

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• Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done' For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
• Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
• Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask! If you have any questions or would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact [e-mail]