National Disruption Fusion Unit (NDFU) Insight Analyst

Job Introduction

Salary: £41,267.45 per annum with yearly increments based on performance

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Any of the main Hubs: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Cardiff. An additional London Allowance of £4,775.00 payable to London based candidates only.

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is full-time role (37 hours per week) 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

British Transport Police has an exciting opportunity for an NDFU Insight Analyst to join the National Disruption Fusion Unit (NDFU).

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.

What you'll bring to the team:

• 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.

Additional Information:

The NDFU are a national, pan-industry unit.  Therefore, there is requirement to travel to both BTP and NR sites across the country on a regular basis.

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

What we offer:

• 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.

How to apply:

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. 

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 7 October 2026

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. 

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.  

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Inclusion & Diversity: 

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

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