This is a full time, permanent position. Salary up to £38,000 depending on skills and experience.

At GWR, we're more than a train company. We're the proud custodians of one of the UK's most iconic rail networks. Every year, we help over 100 million people travel across the South West, South Wales and London, through some of the country's most scenic routes.

In this role you will work closely with the IT team to maximise the benefit of data analysis and reporting. You'll ensure data models and reports are setup and configured correctly to provide the insight required to support the effective management of the IT function. You'll also support the delivery of the wider business data strategy.

The Reward

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including:

• on-going development,
• defined benefit pension scheme with the Railways Pension Scheme,
• free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family,
• company-sponsored health care plan,
• discounted shopping and gym membership,
• employee assistance programme and much more.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design analysis and data recording systems for use throughout the business.
• Explore new data opportunities, within IT and the wider business.
• Accurately analyse and collect data for various types of reports.
• Maintain databases and perform updates as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Create business reports that provide insight into key data points.
• Communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form to managers, to help inform decisions.
• Monitor data to identify any changes in trends.
• Support the various teams within the IT department in reaching their goals through analysis.
• Support the implementation and adoption of the data strategy, which includes data governance and the utilisation of a cloud-based enterprise data platform.

About You: 

You will be curious and enthusiastic, willing to learn new things and get involved. You'll be independent, have strong data literacy and excellent technical skills. You'll be confident managing and partnering with stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent), preferably in Data Science, Computer Science, Maths, or similar, or have work experience to a similar level.

Knowledge

• A solid understanding of information technology.
• A good knowledge of the O365 suite of products, Excel and Power BI in particular.
• Experience with cloud Data & Analytics Platforms (For example, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or AWS).
• Experience with AI and Machine Learning is advantageous.

Skills

• Requirements Definition and Management.
• Analytical and Inquisitive.
• Strong Curiosity.
• Enthusiasm to effect change.
• Creativity for report design/creation.
• Stakeholder management. 

Experience

• Experience of working with reporting solutions.
• Experience with working across the data lifecycle.
• Working with process leads to define reporting/solution requirements. 

About the location

This role is based in our Swindon office, a short walk from Swindon Train Station. This is an office-based role, with a minimum of 3 days in the office a week.

Application

Please apply online via our website https://careers.firstgroup.co.uk/brand-gwr 

If you have any problems applying, please email gwrrecruitment@gwr.com  

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We all belong at GWR.  We embrace diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Differences in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability are valued, with zero tolerance for prejudice.

We promote flexible working, review job roles for accessibility and support colleagues to thrive within their roles.

If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please let us know. 

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