British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting for an Insight Analyst to analyse drone data on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment paying £31,240.82 plus £2,700.10 London Allowance per annum and is based at Force Headquarters in Camden, London.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As an Insight Analyst with BTP you will be a multi-disciplinary expert with a broad skill set that spans classical intelligence and performance analysis as well as data analytics.

The purpose of the post is to design, create and deliver bespoke products to various internal and external stakeholders on the Drone Pilot Project. The Drone Insight Analyst will utilise a broad range of analytical techniques and technologies to deliver tactical and strategic insight in order to measure the impact and potential benefit of drone deployments as a means of reducing police-related disruption on the railway network, improve safety and prevent major disruption events before they occur (incidents of trespass, suicide, level crossing misuse, cable theft, vandalism).

As Insight Analyst you will be required to:

• Supporting the design, development, implementation and maintenance of drone-specific Route Crime analytical products for both BTP and NR, identifying practical recommendations for consideration and implementation by pan-industry stakeholders
• Deliver the NDFU data strategy which includes the performance and intelligence reporting cycle for national disruption reporting as detailed in-Service Level Agreement, increasing automation within the process where possible
• Analyse a range of complex data sets from NR, Railway Safety Standards Board (RSSB), Train Operating Companies and BTP to develop strategic insights and recommendations based on the best available evidence

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence the following skills:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or similar work experience
• A further qualification in analysis (NIAT)
• Use of visualisation systems including Microsoft Power BI, Business Objects etc
• Experience of creating complex reports (both alone or as part of a team)
• Evidenced research and analytical experience preferably gained through work experience (educational experience is also acceptable)
• Experience in managing large data sets for the purpose of research and analysis

If you are interested in applying then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary of £31,240.82 plus £2,700.10 London Allowance per annum
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Other benefits include a bespoke BTP rewards platform and various salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and childcare as well as many high street and online retail discounts

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.

Candidates internal to BTP must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance, that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date, that a 'Competent' rating, or above, was achieved on the last reporting year PDR and they have completed their tenure period for current substantive posting.