Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £38,007 - £41,928
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Performance Insight Analyst post on a permanent contract working within Sussex Corporate Development Department.

Working within a small team, we are seeking individuals with a high level of technical experience, to produce meaningful and insightful reports and management information dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and other analytical/data visualisation tools.

You will need to be able to work to strict deadlines, to collate, analyse, interpret and present data on all aspects of police performance. You will act as the force analytical lead for one or more designated performance areas and be accountable for the accurate representation of data on these subject areas.

You will also, as required, work with external partners, such as the Office of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (OSPCC) and Local Authorities to provide statistics, analysis, and reports. As well as work with His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) and Home Office analysts to meet statutory reporting requirements.

Typical day to day activity and responsibilities will include:

• Answering Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Converting existing reports from Business Objects into Power BI Dashboards or into Power BI paginated reports.
• Meet statutory reporting obligations by reporting statistical information to the Home Office, HMICFRS and NPCC.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify performance reporting requirements and designing products able to providing that information.
• Answer requests for information from all levels of policing including Chief Officers or the OSPCC.
• Attend meetings and present performance information, answer questions and provide advice.
• Produce detailed analytical reports to the Senior Management Team presenting independent scrutiny, giving specific advice and recommendations.
• Maintain records of work completed, including documenting measures within a data dictionary.
• Complete independent research and horizon scanning staying up to date on best practice and developments relevant to performance.
• Complete mandatory training relevant to your role or to policing.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Please also refer to the separate job description.

Skills & Experience

• You will be educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience working to this level.
• You will have well developed computer skills, including prior experience of using Microsoft 365 products, including Word and PowerPoint, with advanced Excel skills being able to analyse large datasets using Pivot tables, Excel formulas or Power Query and M code.
• You will need prior experience, knowledge or training in business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView/Qlik Sense, SAP Analytics etc. Or other relevant skills relating to the management and interpretation of large datasets.
• You will have experience in research, interpretation and analysis of complex management and performance information with the ability to analyse large quantities of data by the application of accepted statistical techniques.
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to contribute and present in meetings and within written reports, to key stakeholders, senior leaders and strategic level Boards.
• You will need to have a have a high level of self-management, motivation, drive and determination, to be able to work independently to strict deadlines and without direct supervision.
• Please also refer to the Person Specification section in the separate job description.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information about the role please contact Colin Purslow, colin.purslow@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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