People Information & Data Analyst

A People Information & Data Analyst is required for a permanent role paying £36,529.65 plus £3033.56 London Allowance (London Allowance is only applicable to London-based candidates) per annum with British Transport Police (BTP) based at any one of our main BTP hubs: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As People Information & Data Analyst, you will provide accurate and timely HR information, data and analysis to the People & Culture function, BTP and beyond in compliance with regulatory, professional and service standards in support of Force governance processes, performance management and wider organisational objectives.

As People Information & Data Analyst, you will be required to:

• Provide information, reports and specific data to support organisational objectives and measures.
• Provide routine reports and analysis on the performance of the People & Culture function against its KPI’s and any other relevant measures determined from time to time.
• Manage the ORACLE Discoverer reporting tool including identifying the root cause of any service, performance and process failures and proposing solutions and making agreed changes so that all service standards are met. Support the building of an SQL Library to ensure appropriate back up of SQL code while we transition to Power BI reporting.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all People data and review this periodically to ensure its accuracy.
• Carry out periodic audits to ensure that all position data in relation to employees is accurate and up to date.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful People Information & Data Analyst will be required to evidence the following:

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline (e.g. including analytical/mathematical/informational elements) or equivalent experience.
• A successful track record in analysing, managing and reporting People information & data in a large, multi disciplined operational organisation.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of the relevant IT systems and with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, PowerBI and SQL. Good knowledge and understanding of Origin and Duties Management System. 
• Ability to render data and information into visually comprehensible representations such as charts, graphs etc.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with good attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of a variety of statistical and analytical techniques and tools achieved through applying these in workplace situations.
• An understanding and knowledge of Human Resources concepts such as resourcing and workforce planning, gained in a variety of organisational contexts.

If you are interested in applying to this People Information & Data Analyst role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. The closing date and time for applications to be submitted is Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 5pm.

In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• £36,529.65 plus £3033.56 London Allowance (applicable to London-based candidates only) per annum
• Yearly base salary increments (subject to satisfactory performance in previous PDR year)
• Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
• Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
• Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
• Excellent pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk

If you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you:  RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk. If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.

In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.

BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme is administered by Royal London and this is a group personal pension plan which is available to all police staff. It’s a defined contribution scheme, offering employees the flexibility to vary their pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of their salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk .Please note if you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS your pension will not be affected. 

Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to Recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum rating of 3 (performing) or a rating of U (no rating) must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.