Research Support Analyst

Research Support Analyst

Location: Offices in Fenchurch Avenue, London. Hybrid working.

RSSB are recruiting a Research Support Analyst to join the Research Directorate. The Research Directorate runs the research programme, generating new knowledge for the industry and supporting the dissemination and implementation of that knowledge. The analyst team assesses ideas for new research projects, develops each project’s case for research, ensures strategic fit and good return on investment, reviews projects upon completion and facilitates monitoring of industry implementation.

This is a permanent role with a closing date of 25th January 2026
. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 2nd and 9th February 2026.

• Develop research:
  Work with industry stakeholders and RSSB Professional and Technical Leads to scope new research projects covering all aspects of the rail sector.
• Establish business cases:
  Investigate and describe the expected impact of new research on GB rail, and assess its value.
• Provide research delivery support:
  Monitor and contribute to delivery of a diverse range of research projects, from engineering to rail operations.
• Communicate research findings:
  Prepare impactful communication materials and present to industry groups and stakeholders research remits, findings, expected impacts, benefits and implementation routes.
• Post Project Review (PPR):
  Deliver high‑quality PPRs ensuring sound logic and benefits analysis and effectively communicate results.
• Implementation planning:
  Support RSSB Professional and Technical in identifying and realizing industry uptake of research findings.
• Knowledge searches:
  Use analytical and business writing skills to answer members’ questions through desk‑based research, collating information from public sources and generating insight.
• Programme support:
  Provide coordination and reporting of the research programme to industry and other key stakeholders.

• Essential: Hold a degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, or economics (or an equivalent qualification or experience).
• Effective qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Proactive and innovative problem‑solving approach.
• Effective communication skills adapted to the audience.
• Ability to adapt to new opportunities, change and navigate uncertainty.
• Team player, working towards team goals and outcomes.
• Accountable, taking responsibility for tasks and identifying opportunities.
• Committed to customer service and satisfaction.
• Build professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their goals and influencing outcomes.
• Desirable: Knowledge, understanding and interest in public transport and rail; knowledge, interest in the management and delivery of research activities.

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private medical and dental cover
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Season ticket loan and travel subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer leave
• Performance‑related bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to an inclusive workplace. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we encourage candidates with disabilities to apply. If you applied under the scheme please inform us in advance by emailing  Find out more about diversity and inclusion at RSSB Careers – VERCIDA.

Reasonable adjustments to the selection process or information in an alternative format can be requested at  We support work‑life balance and offer flexible core hours and the option to vary location between office and home. If you need further flexibility, discuss it at interview stage.

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