Data Analyst
Post Title: Data Analyst
Type of contract: Permanent
Rank/Grade: D
Directorate/Department: Information Management Services
Vetting level required: MV/SC (or willingness to achieve)
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station / Hybrid
Salary: Starting Salary £34,650 + LW £6,710 p.a.
Statement of expectation for the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a data analyst to join the City of London Police. The role of the data analyst is to understand and exploit the various data sources accessible to the force which include national, local and open-source data sets.
This role requires the undertaking of allocated analysis, research reviews and projects from conception to closure whilst maintaining excellent levels of engagement with the business. Supporting improvement activity by evaluating business information and processes to inform practical recommendations that maximise effective and efficient ways of working to mitigate risk and optimise reporting mechanisms. Ensuring effective performance reporting to guide service delivery in line with organisational priorities alongside statutory responsibilities such as Home Office reporting.
Provide performance management and data analysis expertise and advice to the force to shape and guide operational and strategic direction. Champion the business toolkits to allow effective monitoring and support continuous improvement opportunities to embed an evidenced-based approach across the Force. This role will support all business units in the City of London Police including National Lead Force.
Description of Department:
The City of London Police is a 1,300 strong Force working with the community and other partners to promote a safe, peaceful and crime-free environment in the historic square mile as well as having national responsibility for Economic and Cyber Crime.
The Information Management Services department has a strong, integrated information management vision in which data analytics plays a big part.The department is focused on supporting the various information needs of the Force and provides services to support public access to information, information security and assurance as well as records and data quality functions.In addition, the department fosters a culture of specialism and support for front line policing systems, including national, regional and local systems. The unique nature of the Force and its diverse responsibilities make it a great place to work and a place to develop with likeminded people working together to keep our community safe from harm.
This role is within the data lab function which acts as the subject matter experts for data extraction, transform and load, increasing the utilisation of data assets across the force and the use of the analytical infrastructure.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 6th May 2024@ 23:59
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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