Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £39,813 - £43,920
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

The Role

The Strategic Insights Team is seeking an experienced analyst to join our innovative efforts in understanding policing demand and deriving insights from the force’s data. Our data is complex, and our team’s role is to make sense of the complexity, providing deep insights that help strategic leaders make informed decisions. Our team has effected substantial change through our analysis and problem-solving and we are looking to expand our capabilities to continue improving the policing service in Sussex.

We are looking for someone who is data literate, has proven analytical experience, and is passionate about improving policing through data insight. The force is ambitious in its plans to make better use of the fast-growing technologies available to assist in deep analysis and we are looking for someone who can join us on this journey. The ability to think independently, challenge constructively, and produce high-quality work is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Analysis: Understand and analyse the myriad types of demand across Sussex to support decision-making and ensure efficient service delivery
• Insight Generation: Provide insights to drive strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Collaboration: Work alongside Senior Demand and Innovation Analysts and support day-to-day demand reporting and business planning for the Head of Corporate Development and Chief Officers
• Presentation: Present findings and insights to senior management and key stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner
• Continuous Improvement: Routinely seek out new data sources and analytical techniques to enhance our understanding of demand

Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience:

• Analytical Expertise: Substantial experience in research, interpretation, and analysis of complex information
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and maintain relationships within the organisation and with external partners
• Communication: High level of oral communication skills, including the ability to present to managers, key stakeholders, and senior leaders
• Technical Proficiency: Well-developed computer skills, including the ability to design and develop recording and analysis frameworks using tools like Power BI, Excel, etc.
• Written Communication: Ability to produce high-standard written communication appropriate for the purpose and audience
• Record Keeping: Experience in using and maintaining record-keeping systems and assumptions tracking
• Problem Solving: Sound decision-making, lateral thinking and analytical skills with a proven desire to provide innovative solutions
• Self-Management: Ability to work without direct supervision and demonstrate a high level of self-management, motivation, drive, and determination
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and manage your own workload

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

Some remote working will be available but there is an expectation that you will work in person from HQ, Lewes as required.

The use of AI for completing applications violates the principles of honesty and integrity as laid out in the Ethical Policing Principles that all Sussex Police employees are expected to work to.

Interviews will be held from the week commencing 2nd June 2025.

Please contact Nicola Pearce on 07798772644 or Nicola.Pearce@sussex.police.uk for further information.

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.