Job Description

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Data Analyst for a 6 month contract based in Manchester 4 days per week onsite.



Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!



The Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making across change and project delivery initiatives. This role involves gathering, analysing, and interpreting data from various sources to identify trends, track progress, and highlight areas for improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with project manager, assistant project manager, and stakeholders to deliver clear, insightful reporting and ensure accurate data is used to inform planning and problem solving.

As a Data Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:

Gather data from multiple internal and external sources to support project and change-related initiatives, including operational performance, stakeholder feedback, and issue tracking. Develop and maintain project dashboards, performance scorecards, and visual reports using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, ensuring data is accessible and easy to interpret for stakeholders. Identify trends, anomalies, and root causes through data analysis to support effective problem-solving, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. Work with project managers, and business teams to understand data requirements and translate them into meaningful analysis that drives action. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity are maintained across all reports and trackers. Contribute to data governance and documentation processes. Support the review and optimisation of data-related processes, identifying opportunities to automate or streamline reporting and analysis tasks.

Essential:

Proven experience as a data analyst, reporting analyst, or similar role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Skilled at gathering data even in challenging environments, including when facing resistance or limited stakeholder engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), and familiar with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) Experience interpreting complex data sets to produce actionable insights. Ability to explain data and findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".