At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to drive investment decisions and create impactful reports.
- Company: Join Northern, a forward-thinking railway company dedicated to improving transport in the North.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, generous pension, enhanced family benefits, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with tailored training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rail development while growing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in a quantitative field and experience with analytical tools like Excel or Python.
The predicted salary is between 41163 - 41163 £ per year.
Help Shape the Future of Rail
At Northern, we are investing in a better railway for the North. We are looking for a talented Data Analysis Specialist to join our Strategic Planning team and provide the insight that drives major investment decisions, business cases, and future rail development.
What You’ll Do
- Analyse operational, financial, customer, and revenue data to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Develop forecasting models, business case appraisals, and analytical tools.
- Create clear reports, dashboards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI.
- Work with colleagues, government bodies, Mayoral Authorities, and industry partners to support rail investment opportunities.
- Translate complex data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Support the development of business cases for service improvements, infrastructure projects, and new rolling stock.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience using analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualisation platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with large datasets and present insights clearly to a range of audiences.
What’s in it for you?
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
Data Analysis Specialist employer: Northern
At Northern, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and innovation. As a Data Analysis Specialist in York, you'll enjoy generous benefits such as unlimited free travel for you and your family, a robust pension scheme, and tailored training opportunities to foster your professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of rail while being recognised and rewarded for your contributions in a supportive environment.
