JOB ROLE: Analysis & Appraisal Manager

SALARY: £43,934
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS: 37 per week
LOCATION: George Stephen House, York

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Northern Trains supports the economic, social and environmental development of the North. The Strategic Planning Team plays a key role in delivering this vision through high-quality analysis and long-term planning.

The Analysis & Appraisals Manager will support the Senior Analysis Manager in delivering robust, consistent analysis and insight to inform investment and business decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop Treasury-compliant business cases for investment across Northern and the North
• Lead analytical assessment of impacts on timetable, rolling stock, capacity, performance, revenue and costs
• Produce insight to support investment cases and business change decisions
• Extract and interpret data from internal models and systems
• Build and maintain forecasting and analytical models
• Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to support scheme development

The role also supports:

• Northern’s input into industry business cases
• Development of evidence for infrastructure and service change proposals
• Creation of appraisal and evaluation frameworks

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and prioritise a  pipeline of business impact assessments
• Ensure compliance with DfT and industry appraisal standards
• Support development of long-term strategic business plans
• Deliver complex analysis and provide guidance to analysts
• Present findings to senior internal and external stakeholders
• Support evaluation of investment outcomes

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience working with large datasets
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills 
• Ability to build forecasting and appraisal models
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Degree in Economics, Mathematics or similar discipline

SAFETY

Responsible for working safely, following procedures, reporting risks, and promoting a strong safety culture.

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, beginning a journey that would transform travel across the world. We’ve recently celebrated 200 years of the modern railway and, as we reflect on that legacy, our focus is now on the future as Great British Rail takes shape. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.