Southeastern Summer Internship - The Data-Driven Intern
Job Reference seastern/TP/111237/2713
Job Introduction
The Data-Driven Intern
Location: Puddle Dock, 4 More London & Ashford
Duration: July 7th – September 5th, 2025
Salary: £22,000 pro-rata
Join Southeastern and Network Rail’s Joint Performance Team (JPT)
Are you passionate about problem-solving, data analysis, and making a real impact to improving punctuality and reliability of train services? Our Joint Performance Team, a collaboration between Southeastern and Network Rail, is at the heart of driving performance improvements across the railway. From analysing data and investigating incidents to setting ambitious targets and finding creative solutions, JPT is all about making travel better for customers.
What We Offer
As a Summer Intern in the JPT, you’ll:
- Work alongside industry experts to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.
- Analyse railway performance data and explore innovative solutions.
- Participate in exciting activities such as a Train Driver Experience Day, Future Labs events, and networking opportunities.
- Benefit from free travel on our Southeastern network during the internship and funds for ad hoc travel expenses related to work events outside our network.
- Receive direct access to our internal job listings and a guaranteed interview window for any MG1 role of your choice, valid from your last four months of university to 12 months post-graduation.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for motivated individuals who possess:
- Analytical Skills: The ability to gather, interpret, and act on complex data to inform decisions.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: A creative mindset to identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to present ideas and results clearly.
- Collaboration: A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships across departments.
- Initiative: Proactive and self-motivated, able to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy in data and project delivery.
Who You Are
This internship is perfect for 2nd-year students heading into their final year who:
- Think ‘What if?’ – Are curious, keen to ask questions, and willing to challenge the status quo with new ideas.
- Show you care – Build strong relationships, collaborate effectively, and strive to make a difference for customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make great things happen – Take ownership, show attention to detail, and deliver impactful results.
Key Details
- Application Process: Applications open now.
- Interview Date: Held at our London 4 More Office with a placement lead.
- Offer Timeline: Successful candidates will be informed in late April to early May 2025.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just an internship; it’s an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the UK’s busiest train operators while shaping your future.
You’ll join us during Rail 200, an exciting time for the railway industry as we celebrate 200 years of railways. Be part of the celebrations, contribute to sustainability initiatives, and help us shape the future of rail travel while reflecting on its rich heritage.
Based in a dynamic environment, you’ll play a crucial role in making data-informed decisions to benefit customers.
Ready to make a difference this summer? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming rail travel.
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A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
