Drones Insight and Benefits Analyst

British Transport Police; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 28 days + bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Benefits platform

Salary sacrifice options

Transport Benevolent Fund

Apprenticeships

Résumé du poste

British Transport Police (BTP) is hiring a Drone Insight and Benefit Analyst in London to support the Drones Development Programme. The role combines analytical research with hands-on field work to articulate the economic benefits and inform drone deployment at local and senior levels.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytical techniques, visit sites around the UK, and challenge status quo to drive improvements in how we use drone data and insights for decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience of analysing complex datasets, producing research and insight, and communicating findings through written reports, presentations and verbal briefings.
• Proven analytical and benefits modelling experience, including econometric modelling and the use of data analysis tools and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously and be prepared to get out in the field.
• A degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with an analytical, economic or statistics component, together with relevant work experience.

Responsabilités

• Providing dedicated analytical support to the Drones Development Programme through research and analysis that informs operational improvements and service delivery.
• Occasionally travelling around the UK to visit various sites, getting a real-life insight to what the data means and what's behind the numbers.
• Producing high-quality reports and presentations to provide insight and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Working collaboratively with our National Rail partners to enhance the joint operations developing the work on drones.
• Conducting benefits cost analysis, horizon scanning and performance monitoring to support future drone capability, policy and strategy development.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Econometric modelling

Microsoft applications

Formation

Degree in analytical/economics/statistics

Outils

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Introduction

Salary: £41267.45per annum, plus £4775 London Allowance

Contract Type: 12 Month FTC

Location: Force Headquarters - London

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is a full-time role (37 hours per week)

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the 'Guardians of the Railway,' putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Drone Insight and Benefit Analyst to provide analytical and research expertise for the Drones Development Programme. The role involves preparing and managing the delivery of high-quality products and research relating to the use of new and innovative drone technology. The successful applicant will need to clearly articulate the economic benefits delivered by the new technology, to support decision making on drone deployment at both local and senior level.

As well as being able to provide advanced and innovative analytical techniques, this is a role for someone who gets excited by the bigger picture. Someone who has the drive to be hands on, visiting locations to learn about the environment we operate in and get a deeper understanding of the insights behind the data. Also, as our work is all about innovation, we are looking for someone to take that gained knowledge and be comfortable challenging the status quo, to find improvements in the way we work.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing dedicated analytical support to the Drones Development Programme through research and analysis that informs operational improvements and service delivery.
• Occasionally travelling around the UK to visit various sites, getting a real-life insight to what the data means and what's behind the numbers.
• Producing high-quality reports and presentations to provide insight and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Working collaboratively with our National Rail partners to enhance the joint operations developing the work on drones.
• Conducting benefits cost analysis, horizon scanning and performance monitoring to support future drone capability, policy and strategy development.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Experience of analysing complex datasets, producing research and insight, and communicating findings through written reports, presentations and verbal briefings.
• Proven analytical and benefits modelling experience, including econometric modelling and the use of data analysis tools and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously and be prepared to get out in the field.
• A degree in a relevant discipline, preferably with an analytical, economic or statistics component, together with relevant work experience.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at [e-mail]. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Additional Information:

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.

Medical:

We'll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References:

We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.