Data Analyst

The Role

The Data Analyst will undertake tasks pertinent to rail infrastructure asset management activities and will provide an efficient and effective technical and analytical support service (data handling, analysis, administration, and reporting) to the team and support / collaborate with external partners.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse and present data to support the asset data manager, by reviewing multiple data sets to identify correlations and trends that will inform a business case to ensure Transport for Wales' (TfW) can make informed decisions.
• Provide technical support for asset management activities by using the asset management system, legacy and current data sets to provide information to the Engineering teams to make informed decisions.
• Provide support to other directorates by collaborating with multiple teams and delivering insight and evidence to ensure a shared analytical provision within TfW.
• Conduct upkeep and review of asset data and records by constantly reviewing the various systems/data sets/SharePoint to ensure TfW has the most up to data information available to support its decisions.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience of analysis that makes use of multiple data sources to provide discoveries and insights into trends and other patterns.
• Advanced user of Office 365, Teams, Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience of interpreting and effectively communicating information and data to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience of thinking creatively, solving problems and working flexibly while managing competing priorities in a high profile, challenging and fast-moving organisation.

Welsh Language Skills

(Change to suit each role whether Welsh Language Skills are essential or desirable)

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who We Are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.