Safety Risk Analyst

Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Flexible hybrid working

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Volunteer leave

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited in the City of London is recruiting a Safety Risk Analyst to transform data into insights that inform rail safety decisions. You'll work with analysts and safety professionals to strengthen risk management across the GB rail network.

The role blends data analysis, dashboards and risk modelling, with a hybrid office arrangement at our Fenchurch Avenue location. A strong background in mathematics or engineering and experience with Python, SQL, Power BI and

Qualifications

• Possesses analysis skills built on a degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying analysis to real-world problems.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, Power BI and Excel.
• Ability to understand complex information and apply analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor railway-wide risk using data to help decision makers identify issues.
• Extract actionable insights from accident reports and operational feedback.
• Create data-driven narratives via dashboards, presentations or reports.
• Develop and update sections of the Safety Risk Model quantifying railway risk.
• Review data quality and support improvements across datasets.
• Engage with industry members to understand health and safety problems.
• Collaborate with RSSB teams to maintain key products and services.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in mathematics, science, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

RSSB’s Risk and Safety Intelligence (RSI) team is at the forefront of rail safety. By analysing data, assessing risk and developing industry-leading tools and guidance, the team provides the insight that helps rail operators make informed decisions and improve safety across the GB rail network.

We are now recruiting a Safety Risk Analyst (Known internally as Risk and Safety Intelligence Analyst) to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to use your analytical skills to support safety improvement across the GB rail industry. Working with analysts, health and safety professionals, and technical specialists, you will transform data into valuable insights that help inform decisions and improve safety outcomes across the rail network. Through your work, you will contribute to the delivery of the Rail Health and Safety Strategy and help strengthen RSSB's reputation as a centre of excellence in risk management, analysis, and data-driven insights.

This role is based at ourFenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working available. The closing date for applications is 4th October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and understand changes in railway-wide risk using event data from RSSB’s Safe Insights platform and other sources to help decision makers understand health and safety performance and identify and prioritise issues.
• Identify actionable health and safety insights through and by evaluating evidence from sources such as accident investigation reports and operational feedback.
• Create engaging data-driven narratives through the production of dashboards, verbal presentations, or written reports on risk and safety performance for a range of stakeholders and industry groups.
• Plan and deliver the development and update of sections of our Safety Risk Model, which quantifies the risk associated with railway operations and maintenance.
• Review the quality of safety event data and support data improvement activity.
• Support the development of
• Engage with our industry members to understand their health and safety problems and provide them with information and support to help solve them.
• Work with colleagues from across RSSB to develop and maintain key products and services and support their application

Qualifications

Essential:

• Possesses analysis skills built on:
  • Technical foundations, as might be gained through a degree in mathematics, science, engineering or a related discipline or through the equivalent experience.
  • Experience of applying analysis skills to real-world problems.
  • Python, SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Excel.
  • An inquisitive mind and an ability to quickly understand complex information and apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong data visualisation and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate trends, risks, and emerging issues through engaging and evidence-based narratives.
• Communicates effectively and shares thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the
• Adapts and responds effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating
• Actively contributes as part of a team and works towards achieving team goals and
• Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.
• Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals.
• Builds effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.

Desirable:

• Experience of safety related work, or a knowledge of or interest in these
• Experience of work related to railway operations and engineering, or a knowledge of or interest in the GB railway.
• Experience applying statistical methods, developing mathematical models, and using large language models (LLMs) and other AI-assisted tools to support data analysis, insight generation, and decision-making

Why Join RSSB?

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical and dental cover
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer leave
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing [e-mail] Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA

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