Safety, Health & Environment Reporting Assistant (QHSE)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Annual leave 28 days

Rail discounts

Pension plan

Train ticket subsidy

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is hiring for a part-time data administrator to support safety event and incident data across the network. The role involves data capture, checks, and maintaining data quality across multiple systems, with a flexible/hybrid working pattern.

You will join a nine-person regional team; strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and collaboration are essential. Interviews from week starting 30 November.

Qualifications

• Maintaining accurate safety event and incident data.
• Performing data quality checks across datasets and systems.
• Communicating findings and guidance to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support management of safety event and incident data across the network.
• Carry out data quality checks and assist with system queries.
• Produce guidance materials and help determine reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and data integrity initiatives.

Skills

Data quality checks

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

SQL basics

Job description

IRC2370742

Who We Are

Duration: Permanent (Part Time 17.5 Hours)

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 behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

About the role

What does the average day look like?

A typical day will involve supporting the management of safety event and incident data across the network, ensuring information is accurately recorded and maintained. You'll carry out data quality checks, support colleagues with system queries, produce guidance materials, and help determine whether incidents meet reporting requirements. This is a fast-paced role where priorities can change quickly, so attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

A little bit about the team...

You'll be joining a close-knit team of nine, working in a job-share arrangement to support the region. Reporting directly to your line manager, the team plays an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of safety information across the business. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and providing excellent support to colleagues are at the heart of what the team does, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 30 th November, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision , as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail

We're looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and confidence working across multiple systems. You'll be comfortable analysing and maintaining data, managing competing priorities, and communicating effectively with a range of colleagues. A proactive approach to continuous improvement, a willingness to embrace new technologies and AI tools, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy team will set you up for success. Experience of working accurately with data in a fast-paced environment will be highly valued.

Knowledge of railway formal inquiry and investigation, and accident/incident investigation procedures

Good communication skills, written and verbal