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. Click here to learn more.
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.
About the Team
Across the Systems Thinking team, we've built a proven systems thinking methodology that empowers the colleagues closest to the work to understand problems, test solutions, and deliver exceptional results for customers and the business. It's already driving major results, and systems thinking is rapidly becoming the organisation's preferred approach for meaningful, sustainable change.
A dynamic group transforming how the railway operates, work with business leaders on complex organisation and industry wide change. As we move towards Great British Railways, the team are playing a pivotal role in embedding systems thinking into future operating models.
From executive leaders to frontline teams, our Systems Thinking teams drive improvement across the network - supporting all parts of our industry, including Integrated Business Units, maintenance, operations, control, stations, and more. We're at the heart of transforming how the railway works.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
As a Business Information & Reporting Analyst, you will sit at the heart of the Systems Thinking Centre of Excellence, with an, organisation¿wide view of performance and progress across Systems Thinking teams aligned to regions and functions. You'll play a key role in connecting insight to action-supporting and enabling teams across the network by delivering high-quality analysis, reporting and data-driven recommendations.
Working closely with stakeholders nationwide, you'll monitor the progress of Systems Thinking initiatives, track the impact, and help drive momentum and continuous improvement across all activity.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyse management data, including resources, competency, project priorities and status, workbank management, finance, commercial and customer services, and provide information to team managers to enable informed decision making.
- Contribute to the production of portfolio and business information packs and maintain the dashboard management reporting.
- Support the development of plans within the regulatory stage gate framework focused on progress through the 5D's of Systems Thinking.
- Manage data assurance activities; verify data requirements undertake analysis, review and interpret analysis and make recommendations.
- Develop and implement the assurance frameworks and KPIs to enable informed business decisions.
- Support the development and enhancement of relevant standards, processes, procedures and systems and other capability improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate information management and record keeping.
- You will be the resourcing coordinator for the team in relation to onboarding administration and workforce tracker management
- Coordination of programme governance alignment activities, RAID log, sharepoint document management and portfolio drumbeat meeting administrator
- There will be some events coordination and newsletter activities as the portfolio grows
- Provide timely responses to enquiries and requests as requested.
Support project delivery, including monitoring and reporting on progress and generating project and programme documentation.
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This role is a band 4B with a salary range of £35, 582- £43,400 per annum.
Closing date: 31st July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will held week commencing 31st August.
Location: Milton Keynes.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. .
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please make us aware on your application.
You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact Ben Sutcliffe or add a note to your application.
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is genuinely curious about how organisations work and passionate about systems thinking and continuous improvement. You'll be motivated by the opportunity to understand complex challenges, uncover insights, and play a part in driving meaningful, sustainable change across the network.
You'll bring strong analytical thinking and a keen eye for detail, with the confidence to turn data into clear, actionable insight. Comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders, you'll be able to communicate effectively and tell a compelling story visually through data to support better decision-making. As a key member of the Centre of Excellence, you'll enjoy working with a broad organisational view, balancing detail with the bigger picture.
Just as important is your mindset-you'll be proactive, collaborative and eager to learn. Whether you're developing your skills or deepening your understanding of systems thinking, you'll be someone who embraces new ideas, continuously looks to improve, and thrives in a fast-paced, environment.
In order to be successful in this role, you will need:
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
- Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately
We would also like, but it isn't crucial:
- Experience in business planning within Network Rail
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques
