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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. 

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. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

Join Network Rail Training's Performance Analysis Team and help transform complex training, commercial and operational data into insight that drives business decisions and improves railway performance.

Our team provides analytical expertise that enables Network Rail Training to understand demand, delivery, utilisation, cost recovery, supplier performance and the value generated through investment in training. We combine performance, financial and operational data to identify trends, assess business impact and support strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.

As a Business Performance Analyst, you will partner with colleagues across Training, Finance, Planning and operational teams to solve business challenges through analysis and evidence-based insight. You will be responsible for translating complex business questions into analytical approaches, identifying trends and opportunities, forecasting future requirements, evaluating performance and delivering actionable recommendations that support decision-making.

Working with large and varied datasets, you will develop analytical products and insight that help stakeholders understand performance, inform investment decisions and improve business outcomes. You will contribute to the development of performance measures, analytical frameworks and data-driven solutions that increase understanding of training demand, resource utilisation, commercial performance and workforce capability.

This role requires a proactive analyst who can quickly build credibility with stakeholders, understand business priorities and apply strong analytical thinking to deliver meaningful outcomes. Success comes from combining technical capability with commercial awareness, curiosity and the confidence to challenge assumptions through evidence and insight.

The roles: 

• Contract type:   12-Month fixed term position, with the potential to extend or become permanent.

• Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 

• Band & Salary: Band 4.B - £35,582 - £43,400 per annum depending on skills and experience

• Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes or Bristol Temple Point (regular travel to Milton Keynes will be required) (please note for this role you need to live within 90 minutes of locations)

• Working pattern: Hybrid working: this role permits hybrid working, employees are expected to work from a Network Rail location for minimum of 60% of their weekly hours, typically 3 days for full-time roles.

• Closing date: Monday 9th November - please note this role may close early in the event of a high number of applications. 

Why join our team?

• Deliver analysis and insight that directly supports decision-making across Network Rail Training and the wider business.
• Apply analytical techniques to understand performance, identify opportunities and evaluate business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define analytical requirements and translate complex challenges into practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Develop forecasting models, performance measures and analytical products that support strategic and operational planning.
• Influence decisions by presenting clear, compelling insight and recommendations to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through better use of data, stronger analytical approaches and enhanced business understanding.
• Work with large, complex datasets covering training demand, utilisation, commercial performance, supplier management and workforce capability.
• Help ensure decisions are informed by robust evidence, contributing to effective training delivery and a safer, more capable railway.