We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit a Data Analyst - Safety, Security, Sustainability, on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Birmingham. What does the job involve?

• Input quality and comprehensive data to the Rail Industry's Safe Insights system, and use of internal systems for reporting and action tracking to ensure West Midlands Trains remain compliant with Railway Industry Standard GE/RT8047 and all relevant safety activity.
• Provide detailed data analysis to enable further understanding / information as required by the business to identify emerging trends and insights regarding the safety management and direction for risk control activities.
• Work closely with HSSS Data Manager in the preparation of safety reports, relevant periodic and ad hoc internal Safety Performance Reports.
• Review incident reports and assign all appropriate reports to Investigating Managers, maintaining oversight of completion timescales and that the process has been followed as per WMT procedures.
• Provide support to the Safety Business Partners (SBP) for follow up of accident/incident/safety complaint responses.
• Co-ordinate Joint Safety Committee meetings; including preparing the pack / agenda, working with the business to organise meetings, get H&S Reps released, collating topics from the H&S Reps and taking the minutes of the meeting.
• Prepare data insights and dashboards for key safety meetings and attend on behalf of HSSS, as required.
• Attend appropriate workshops with the RSSB, RDG and other external organisations to coordinate effectively those issues requiring joint approaches for safety issues.
• In conjunction with the HSSS Data Manager, liaise with external legal experts and Claims Handlers and co-ordinate the provision of evidence to support the companies defence against employee and public liability injury claims and any lessons learnt / changes which may be required to WMT policies / procedures are highlighted to the Head of Safety.
• To support the implementation of WMTs Keeping it Simple to be Safe objectives.
• Support with the development and management of the reporting systems used by the HSSS team.
• Monitor and maintain the departmental email inboxes; Safety and Environment and Claims Controller.
• Provide ad hoc advice and training on internal systems for reporting and action tracking for managers.
• Deputise for HSSS Data Manager as required.
• Carry out general administration duties and any other duties commensurate with the role as required.
  
  Previous experience of analysing complex data, identifying trends and data insights,
• Excellent communication skills - translating data into actionable insights
• Good knowledge of office software and excel proficient, Power BI would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Previous experience of adhering to policies, procedures and external regulations
• Previous experience of a busy and complex organisation in an administration role
• Previous experience of claims handling/management would be advantageous
• Strategic thinker
• Knowledge of the rail industry would be an advantage and ability to work in a regulated, safety critical environment
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Able to prioritise own workload
• Team player
  
  As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - London Northwestern and West Midlands Railways.
  
  Salary - Up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Final salary pension - one of the best pension schemes available
• Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
• 75% off all other train company travel tickets
• Retail discounts
• Career development opportunities
Due to the volume of applications we receive the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.