Job Description

Business Performance Analyst (SCO) - 9 month secondment - Milton Keynes or Birmingham####

Location

Milton Keynes, GB####

Department Name

SCO - Supply Chain Services####

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process -

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.











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Brief Description

This role sits within

Supply Chain Operations (SCO)

, an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.


SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations


Working with us is More than a Salary











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About the role (External)

In this role, you'll provide analytical support and insight to help drive the understanding and improvement across all of the products and services that the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) Regional Delivery Team is responsible for.


You'll provide timely and accurate performance deliverables (including reports) and maintain/improve models and tools used to understand performance, whilst delivering small business change and continuous improvement projects.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Lead the development and delivery of adhoc, weekly and periodic business information packs for the regional delivery team against multiple, defined products and services.


2. Provide statistically based forecasts of performance, as required by the team. Support the development and tracking of performance targets and trajectories.


3. Provide performance information for use in supplier relationship management meetings.


4. Analyse and identify trends and root causes in performance using appropriate analytical techniques.


5. Lead on the use of visualisation and the production of the data to facilitate it.


6. Develop and maintain performance models using LEAN tools and techniques that enhance understanding of performance metrics and the relationships that exist between them.


7. Work with the wider Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team so that the content of reports are fit for purpose and are aligned to wider SCO and Route Services' reports.


8. Deliver, as directed, specific small improvement projects.


9. Be the day to day central focus for performance improvement procedures and processes for the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong research and analysis skills. Demonstrable experience in analytical thinking with numerate and conceptual analysis capability. Competent in statistical forecasting techniques. Strong data analysis skills (preferably Business Objects/NROL). Flair for problem solving (proven record of successful innovation and creativity). Competent user of EXCEL and PowerPoint. Demonstrable application of continuous improvement techniques e.g. LEAN.

Desirable

Ability to describe complex statistical relationships in a meaningful way. Understanding of performance data systems. Understanding of SCO delivery.

Vacancy type:

This role is a 9 month secondment with thepotential to extend or become permanent (unless a suitable redeployee is identified).

Please note that secondments are subject to your line managers approval. Please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment.

Location:

This position can be based at The Quadrant: Milton Keynes or Baskerville House, Birmingham.

Hours:

35 hours per week with hybrid working with a minimum 3 days per week in the office, and travel as required.

Salary range:

35,582 - 42,218 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date:

29 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally

.

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria,

please complete this as part of the application process and

add this to your CV in one document

.

Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.

If you cannot access the guide, please contact

RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

and we will send you a copy.

If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.


Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'

For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.

Changing a physical feature of our workplace

For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.

Providing extra equipment or assistance

For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.


There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!


The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;

Competency Based Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.


For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

For some of our roles, prospective external candidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.




Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Business Performance Analyst (SCO) - 9 month secondment - Milton Keynes or Birmingham####

Location

Milton Keynes, GB####

Department Name

SCO - Supply Chain Services####

About Network Rail

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!


We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.


Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process -

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.


We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.











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Brief Description

Route Services

is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click here to watch our video.


This role sits within

Supply Chain Operations (SCO)

, an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.


SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations


Working with us is More than a Salary











####

About the role (External)

In this role, you'll provide analytical support and insight to help drive the understanding and improvement across all of the products and services that the Supply Chain Operations (SCO) Regional Delivery Team is responsible for.


You'll provide timely and accurate performance deliverables (including reports) and maintain/improve models and tools used to understand performance, whilst delivering small business change and continuous improvement projects.

Key accountabilities include:

1. Lead the development and delivery of adhoc, weekly and periodic business information packs for the regional delivery team against multiple, defined products and services.


2. Provide statistically based forecasts of performance, as required by the team. Support the development and tracking of performance targets and trajectories.


3. Provide performance information for use in supplier relationship management meetings.


4. Analyse and identify trends and root causes in performance using appropriate analytical techniques.


5. Lead on the use of visualisation and the production of the data to facilitate it.


6. Develop and maintain performance models using LEAN tools and techniques that enhance understanding of performance metrics and the relationships that exist between them.


7. Work with the wider Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team so that the content of reports are fit for purpose and are aligned to wider SCO and Route Services' reports.


8. Deliver, as directed, specific small improvement projects.


9. Be the day to day central focus for performance improvement procedures and processes for the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong research and analysis skills. Demonstrable experience in analytical thinking with numerate and conceptual analysis capability. Competent in statistical forecasting techniques. Strong data analysis skills (preferably Business Objects/NROL). Flair for problem solving (proven record of successful innovation and creativity). Competent user of EXCEL and PowerPoint. Demonstrable application of continuous improvement techniques e.g. LEAN.

Desirable

Ability to describe complex statistical relationships in a meaningful way. Understanding of performance data systems. Understanding of SCO delivery. ####

How to apply (External)

Vacancy type:

This role is a 9 month secondment with thepotential to extend or become permanent (unless a suitable redeployee is identified).

Please note that secondments are subject to your line managers approval. Please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment.

Location:

This position can be based at The Quadrant: Milton Keynes or Baskerville House, Birmingham.

Hours:

35 hours per week with hybrid working with a minimum 3 days per week in the office, and travel as required.

Salary range:

35,582 - 42,218 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date:

29 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally

.

You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria,

please complete this as part of the application process and

add this to your CV in one document

.

Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.

If you cannot access the guide, please contact

RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

and we will send you a copy.

Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact us using the email address above.


If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.


Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'

For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.

Changing a physical feature of our workplace

For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.

Providing extra equipment or assistance

For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.


There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!


The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;

Competency Based Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.


For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

For some of our roles, prospective external candidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.


You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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