National Disruption Fusion Unit (NDFU) Insight Analyst

As an NDFU Insight Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into meaningful insight that helps reduce disruption, improve safety, and support informed decision-making across the railway network. Working as a multi-disciplinary analytical specialist, you will combine intelligence analysis, performance analysis, and data science techniques to develop innovative tactical and strategic products for a wide range of stakeholders.

Using cutting-edge analytical methods and technologies, you will identify emerging trends, uncover opportunities for improvement, and provide evidence-based recommendations that help prevent major disruption events before they occur. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally important function, working at the forefront of analytical innovation to help keep Britain’s railways safe, efficient, and moving.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering innovative national insight products and reports that support decision-making across British Transport Police, Network Rail, and wider industry partners.
• Analysing complex data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that help reduce disruption, improve railway safety, and enhance network performance.
• Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reporting solutions, including Power BI products, to enable stakeholder self-service and increase automation.
• Producing high-quality analytical reports with clear findings, evidence-based recommendations, and practical solutions for operational and strategic challenges.
• Presenting analytical insights to senior leaders and industry stakeholders, translating complex information into concise, impactful briefings and recommendations.
• Monitoring emerging trends and conducting horizon scanning to identify potential future risks, support continuous improvement, and help prevent major disruption events before they occur.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience conducting research and analysis, including interpreting complex information and producing insightful reports and recommendations.
• Experience managing and analysing large data sets, using analytical tools and Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, solve problems, and develop innovative evidence-based solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and deliver high-quality outputs to demanding deadlines., Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.