The Role

To undertake a variety of statistical and analytical tasks linked to publishing Wales National Travel Survey (WNTS) data and maintaining and updating the Wales Transport Strategy Monitoring Framework, both of which are commitments set out in the Wales Transport Strategy (WTS). This will include preparing statistical summaries and reports.

Role responsibilities

• Update data and written analysis for individual measures within the Wales Transport Strategy (WTS) Monitoring Framework, by applying current or new methodologies, to provide a published evidence base for monitoring the delivery and impact of WTS priorities and ambitions.
• Produce Wales National Travel Survey (WNTS) statistics, by using coding and programming skills such as R or Python, to deliver analytical outputs.
• Contribute to statistical output production, by performing statistical analysis, reviewing statistics, preparing reports and answering queries, to ensure reliable data is published.
• Support stakeholder engagement by presenting data and analysis logically and concisely in the most appropriate format, including data visualisation techniques, to summarise and present the results of data analysis to people with different levels of technical knowledge.

Who we're looking for

• Degree level qualification in a relevant numerate discipline, such as statistics, social research or psychology or equivalent experience working in a statistical or data science role.
• Demonstrable experience of applying mathematical and statistical techniques when working with and interrogating large datasets.
• Experience of programming languages such as R or Python for data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.