Investigation Support Specialist Aldershot, England
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We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
Are you interested in making a significant contribution to railway safety in the United Kingdom?
Are you looking for a job that enables you to travel and get out and about in the railway industry, as well as working in a highly collaborative and supportive office environment?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Investigation Support Specialist and we'd like you to apply!
Job description
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is looking for an analytically-minded person to take on the exciting role of Investigation Support Specialist (Electronic Data). This will provide you with the opportunity to apply and develop your skills while ensuring that the RAIB continues to capture and analyse electronic data evidence effectively as the railway moves further into the digital age. This will support the RAIB’s core purpose of improving railway safety into the future.
Working closely with RAIB investigators in the office and in the field, you will be responsible for analysing evidence from data recorders (sometimes known as the ‘black box’), CCTV systems, mobile devices and specialist railway systems. Over time, you will become the focal point for all electronic data gathering, storage, handling, analysis and presentation within the RAIB.
The RAIB is much more than a collection of individual experts but is instead an integrated and supportive team that works together to produce high quality analysis, robust findings and far-reaching recommendations. As an organisation we value collaboration, diversity of thought, constructive challenge and a real concern for one another. Other positive aspects of working for the RAIB include an active well-being programme, constant opportunities for professional and personal development and flexible working arrangements.
This role is part of RAIB’s operational teams and will provide a focal point for the investigation and exploitation of electronic data within the branch
To find out more about the organisation please visit the RAIB website.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Data analysis, including:
- Supervising data downloads and obtaining data from removable media.
- Undertaking analysis of train/tram data using playback software.
- Checking the analysis of train/tram data undertaken by others
Capability development, including:
- Maintaining awareness of emerging related technologies and developments.
- Liaising with the rail industry, other agencies and investigation branches, equipment manufacturers and academia.
Process development, including:
- Formulating RAIB policy with respect to data acquisition, storage and analysis.
- Developing, writing and revising of procedures.
Testing of electronic equipment, including:
- Defining testing
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Sourcing test equipment
For more information, please refer to the role profile attached.
Person specification
About You
You have good analytical skills and good written and verbal presentation skills. You have experience in problem solving and organising small projects through to completion.
You have an appetite for learning and an ability to take on information quickly. You enjoy building new relationships and see the value that these can add. You have the ability to work well under pressure and are flexible and prepared to undertake some travel away from your office base on occasions. You are also willing to attend accident sites, sometimes at short notice, to assist deployed investigators and to help with arrangements for the safe recovery of electronic data.
You will either be an electronic systems graduate, technician or analyst with knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas:
- SCADA and monitoring systems
- Electronic data download and analysis
- Coding of electronic data capture systems
- CCTV download and analysis
About us
The RAIB independently investigates accidents to improve railway safety, and inform the industry and the public. Our investigations are focused solely on improving safety. We are not a prosecuting body and do not apportion blame or liability.
We are part of the Department for Transport (DfT). DfT is a great place to work, and our ‘one team’ approach really makes a difference. We value our staff and that’s why we’re committed to nurturing an inclusive environment across the Department.
You’ll be part of an innovative organisation that invests in all our people, ensuring we have the diverse skills to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future.
DfT has been recognised for its leadership on workplace gender equality by being included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2017.
DfT’s inclusion is recognition of our commitment to make the Department a great place to work through our culture of equality and inclusivity and the great strides we’ve made to raise the number of women in senior positions.
Additional Information
The RAIB is predominantly an office and site-based organisation. As such, it is expected that will staff normally spend the majority of their working time in the RAIB office or at third party sites/premises related to accident investigation work. However, the Branch operates a flexible hybrid working policy whereby, with their line manager’s agreement, staff can spend a portion of their working time at home to suit their personal circumstances.
The Aldershot office is located on the edge of Farnborough airfield. It is a rural location, with no public transport within two miles of the office. The nearest stations are at North Camp, Farnborough (Main) and Aldershot, but these are located at least three miles from the office.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
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Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport.
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As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role. For your CV, please include your career history and any information that you feel will support your application. Within your Personal Statement please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following:
- Working with a range of data to provide clarity and understanding; and communicated to a range of audiences
- Effectively delivered a programme of work and used project management tools
- Built effective working relationships, both internal and external to deliver results
- Ensured that work plans and activities reflected business priorities and strategy
The sift is due to take place from 8th May 2023.
Interviews/assessments are likely to be held from week commencing 22nd May 2023.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- an interview
- a written exercise
This interview could be conducted face to face at one of our offices. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
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As a Disability Confident Leader employer, DfT is committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How we hire page of our DfT Careers website.
Before submitting your application, we encourage you to visit our Recruitment in detail page of the DfT Careers website. You will find detailed information about the entire recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role in the Civil Service.Throughout this job advert there are links to the DfT Careers Website, which provides you further information to support your application. Should you be unable to access the information on our website, please email [email protected] for assistance.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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