Senior Safety Risk Analyst

RSSB; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Hybrid working options

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

RSSB’s Risk and Safety Intelligence team seeks a Senior Safety Risk Analyst to lead data‑driven risk models and decision‑support tools for GB rail safety. Hybrid working from our London area office, with a closing date of 4 October 2026, offers opportunities to influence industry safety via analytics and collaboration.

You will mentor analysts, develop risk narratives, and work with stakeholders to deliver actionable safety intelligence and guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, science, engineering or related field.
• Advanced analytical techniques applied to real‑world problems.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel.
• Ability to understand complex information and apply analytical thinking.
• Experience applying statistical methods and building mathematical models with AI tools.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in railway‑wide risk using data from RSSB and other sources.
• Identify actionable insights from incident reports and feedback.
• Create dashboards and reports for stakeholders and industry groups.
• Develop and update sections of the Safety Risk Model.
• Review data quality and support data improvement.
• Lead risk assessments and cost‑benefit analyses, including standards changes.
• Engage with industry members to understand health and safety problems.
• Collaborate with RSSB teams to maintain products and services.
• Mentor analysts and ensure quality of analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Mathematics/Science/Engineering degree

Tools

LLMs

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 Senior Safety Risk Analyst (known internally as Senior Risk and Safety Intelligence Analyst) to join our team on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to use your analytical expertise to influence safety across the GB rail industry. You will lead and support the development of data‑driven risk models and decision‑support tools, helping rail organisations make better‑informed decisions that deliver a safe and efficient railway. Working with analysts, health and safety professionals, and technical specialists, you will transform complex data into actionable insights, contributing to the Rail Health and Safety Strategy and strengthening RSSB's reputation as a leader in risk management and data‑driven safety intelligence. This role is based at our Fenchurch Avenue office, with hybrid working. 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 in-depth data analysis 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.
• Act as technical lead for risk assessments and safety‑related cost‑benefit analysis, including to support changes to Standards.
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other analysts, supporting their development and assuring the quality of analysis and recommendations.

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.
  • Proven expertise in applying advanced analytical techniques to real‑world problems, including applying novel solutions to complex 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 audience.
• Actively contributes as part of a team and works towards achieving team goals and works towards achieving team goals and outcomes.
• Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.
• Builds effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.
• Able to turn complex concepts into simple language through individual research and learning.

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.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing others, either through line management or by providing direction and oversight within project teams.

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. Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at [e-mail].