Business Information & Reporting Analyst
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£35,582 – £43,400 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3544 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Network Rail is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Network Rail assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3544 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3544 Data analysts Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 Clears | £40,200 Clears | £45,200 Misses | £50,200 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,582 - £43,400.
Contact: If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% subsidy on train tickets.
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
About The Role
What does the average day look like?
A typical day involves the collation, cleansing, and transformation of datasets such as project milestones, project finances, and organisational information. You'll produce and evolve reports for a variety of stakeholders, analysing their data to provide insights that help teams make informed decisions. You will maintain work instructions, gather reporting feedback, and drive continuous improvement. You will be involved in enforcing governance over various project and data processes, acting as a subject matter expert to drive improvement across the wider team.
A Little Bit About The Team...
- Compliance - programmes aimed at achieving compliance with legislation or policy.
- Strategic - deliver a clearly defined vision that realises strategic opportunities and may change the operating model.
- Emergent - evolve to respond to situations or events that are often beyond the organisation's immediate control.
In a broader context, IDI sits within the Technical Authority (TA) function, under its Chief Technology Officer. TA provides Network Rail with technical expertise, including competence and assurance regimes, in various disciplines including engineering, health and safety, security, environment and sustainability, and technology on the railway.
Next Steps
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 9thNovember, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail
All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for?
You will be confident working with information from multiple sources, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
In creating reports, you will be experienced in considering how best to present information, so as to communicate effectively via the structure and aesthetics of the report.
You will have the problem-solving and stakeholder management skills to proactively identify issues in processes, propose possible solutions and implement them across the wider team.
An ideal candidate would also understand how to interpret, establish and control Scorecards and KPIs, their definitions/calculations and the governance structures that surround them. Experience in project support or PMO environments would also be beneficial.
If you have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and experience in project or programme controls, we'd love to hear from you!
Essential Criteria
¿ HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
¿ Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases
¿ Excellent communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Network Rail, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Data analysts (SOC 3544) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~80k in sample- Offer £35,582–43,400
- Middle half £32,292–48,568
- Median £38,948
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£32,292–48,568), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Network Rail holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Network Rail assigned 7 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3544 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3544 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.