Business Analyst Rail

Business Analyst (Rail Sector Experience Required)

Location: LondonContract Type: 12-month FTCSalary: Flexible depending on experience (this will be paid on a permanent salary not day-rate)

Are you a dynamic and experienced Business Analyst with a solid background in the rail sector? Do you have a passion for driving change and shaping the future of a public-owned railway? If so, we are keen to hear from you.

Our client is seeking a Business Analyst to support business change, continuous improvement, and efficient IT architecture design in preparation for the transition to a public-owned structure.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Analyst, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Project Manager and Sponsor to deliver business change requirements.
• Design and implement data maps, systems, and controls to meet project objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps in data processes and develop improved reporting and data-sharing solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in data collection processes, aligning with the broader data strategy.
• Establish governance and process controls to support the transition process effectively.

About You

We're looking for someone with the following:

Experience

• Confident working with the full O365 platform suite.
• Proven experience in railway operations, key data management, and reporting timeframes.
• Experience building and managing SharePoint lists.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Platform stack, including SharePoint, Power BI, and PowerApps.
• Familiarity with railway terms and conditions (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

• Quick learner with a strong grasp of systems and processes.
• Flexible, responsive, and able to handle planned and unplanned priorities.
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and active listening.
• A collaborative team player who can also manage their workload independently.
• A proactive problem solver with a calm, 'can-do' attitude.