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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!

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
• Sourcing test equipment
  
  

For more information, please refer to the role profile attached.

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.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

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.

Job contact :

Name :
Nicky Pirrie
Email :
nicky.pirrie@raib.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk