Location Swindon, GB Department Name Wales & Western Region About Network Rail At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more! The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits! • Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. • A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. • GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network. • Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. • A range of Pension schemes to choose from • Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly support. • 5 days paid volunteering leave. • 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here . We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone . For more information about Network Rail click here Brief Description Brief Description (Internal & External) We have an exciting 6-month secondment opportunity available! You could lead our Train Performance analysis team, as the Route Performance Analysis Manager on Western Route and be at the forefront of performance improvement insight. Western Route is a mixed mode railway, combining both commuter and long distance GWR services, the high frequency Elizabeth Line and critical freight services. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to lead our team of analysts responsible for delivering analysis projects, forecasting and insight. You will harness industry data, using a variety of software (Power BI, excel and Business Objects) and techniques, such as forecasting and data visualisation to extract insight on delay, disruption, and timetable. Collaboration is key, and you will work closely with customers and stakeholders across Network Rail, as well as passenger and freight customers. You use your communication skills to drive effective change in railway infrastructure and train services, as you will be responsible for presenting your findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise way, so that they can make informed decisions based on your analysis. Based in Swindon, you will spend some time each week at our Western House office. We champion diversity and inclusion, offering job sharing and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. We are looking for someone with analytical and rail experience, so if you are eager to grow your knowledge with our support and guidance, we want to hear from you. Join us in transforming Western Route and making a real difference to the communities we serve. This role offers a great development opportunity as an introduction into the world of Network Delivery and Control. About The Role (External) Your Main Responsibilities will be to: • Lead and implement improved understanding of the long-term drivers of performance and the trade-offs between performance and cost • Lead and manage the development of the long term plans for performance improvement related outputs working in conjunction with the route and its stakeholders. • Lead, manage and deliver high quality and innovative performance analysis, reports and projects to support performance management within the route. • Lead all performance improvement planning activity within the route. • Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives. • Manage the engagement and development of individuals and of the team. • Manage and comply with company procedures to provide appropriate resources, communication strategies, training and competency to enable the team deliver their accountabilities. You will ideally have • Experience of performance planning at national and local levels • Expert user of databases and spreadsheet information systems • Trained in forecasting and performance planning principles and techniques • Ability to analyse complex data • Structured and analytical thinker with numerate and conceptual analysis capability • The ability to work with and influence people at all levels of National Delivery Service and the wider business • Ability to manage and develop a team • Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. How To Apply (External) Salary: This role is a Band 3B role £46,701- £53,589 per annum. Closing date: 23 rd June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘apply now’ to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information. Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.