Data Analyst – Safety, Security, Sustainability

What does the job involve?

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.

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

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.

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.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.

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.