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What is the job about?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Southeastern as a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprentice. The role is for a minimum of 30 months, which includes 24 months of the apprenticeship itself. At the end of the apprenticeship, there will be the potential for this to become a permanent post.

The role will be a varied and exciting position where you will assist and support the Asset Management team in analysing data around the assets and asset conditions of the 164 Stations across our network as well as lifecycle planning and looking at trends.

You will work closely with both the Junior Asset Manager and Senior Asset Manager, reporting your findings into them, playing a key part in ensuring that we deliver our business objectives and meet our statutory and regulatory requirements.

Where will I work?

This is a hybrid role. When required, you will be located in our modern Head Office based near London Bridge, but you will also be able to work remotely. There will be one day a week that is dedicated to you specifically for your studying and this studying is a mixture of self-learning, online sessions and face to face sessions at a London based College, so you will need to be prepared to travel here as and when needed.

The start and finish times for this role can also be flexible if required and this can be discussed at interview.

You will have a number of accountabilities and responsibilities in this role, that will include but not be limited to:

• Transforming data into information in order to provide insight and support for asset management decision making.
• Applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation; identifying, collecting, and migrating data to and from a range of systems as well as managing abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data to manipulate and link different data sets and then summarise and present this data and conclusions in the most appropriate format for users.
• Be responsible for developing and producing a wide range of reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.
• Be responsible for communicating the outputs of reports in an understandable manner.
• Be responsible for attending bi-weekly facilities team meetings and Asset Management Steering Group meetings (as required) to contribute to the decision-making process on the handling and processing of data.
• Be responsible for handling a large volume of station asset and project data and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Leading asset trend analysis by providing periodic asset data analysis to Contract Managers (This includes asset information relating to contracts with suppliers and Contractors in areas such as facilities, station machinery and equipment and utilities.
• Be responsible for creating, analysing, and updating Asset Management team dashboards and reports.

Is it for me?

Do have a Degree in social sciences or similar? Such as Statistics, Data Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction or Facilities?

Are you highly motivated with a willingness to learn and an interest in data integration and modelling techniques?

Then this could be the role for you!

Do I need railway experience?

No! We are looking for people with the right attitude with a willingness to learn and with an interest in data analysis and reporting.

Skills, experience and Knowledge:

• You need to be educated to a degree level or hold equivalent experience in Social Sciences, Statistics or a related subject such as Data Analysis, Civil Engineering, Construction or Facilities
• Have a background in data analysis and experience in producing reports and creating graphical representations of data – this does not have to be within a working environment, but can be from within your studies. It is crucial that you demonstrate this within your application.
• You need to be highly proficient in IT packages such as Microsoft (Excel in particular). Experience of using Power BI and other data presentation would be highly advantageous, but if not, you need to have the ability and willingness to learn these quickly.

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 24 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays).
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.