Assistant Performance and Data Analyst – South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) as an Assistant Performance and Data Analyst. Attached to the Business Team, the role will play an integral part in managing large datasets and generating analytical insights to support decision making across the wider SWROCU and the South West Region.

Working collaboratively across the ROCU, South West Police Forces, and with our National and Law Enforcement Partners, this role is central to informing and improving our work combatting Serious and Organised Crime. It will help instil and maintain data quality, assist in the delivery of self-service and bespoke performance reporting, evaluating our efficiency and effectiveness, and actively promoting the Performance Framework approach in support of the strategic objectives and goals of the SWROCU.

You will provide research and analysis of SWROCU data, supporting the Performance Analyst, and producing timely and accurate performance data and reporting that will inform insight and decision making at all levels.

Main Responsibilities include:

To work with internal and external customers to clarify, scope, and deliver data requirements
To evaluate information to ensure data quality, accuracy, integrity and security are upheld in line with the National and local legislation and standards
To provide appropriate access to data or facilitate the provision of self-serve data requests
To conduct research into relevant issues, interrogate performance data, and prepare, develop and deliver findings to inform analytical products and processes
To prepare, analyse and publish regular data, performance and insight products to support SWROCU functions at a Senior Leadership Team, Tasking, and Directorate level
To assist in the management of electronic data collation and retrieval systems
To monitor access and permissions for relevant systems, datasets and tools
To support the SWROCU Performance Analyst to develop, maintain, and improve existing datasets and tools
Support performance across both Regional and National teams by harnessing and promoting the best use of data, data insight tools and emerging data technologies to support continuous improvement of the business.

SWROCU is a collaboration of Police Officers and Police Staff from the five South West Regional Forces. We’re part of a National network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.

We have more than 20 Capabilities that Staff and Officers work in to Pursue Offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in Serious and Organised Crime.

Our Capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local Forces and National Partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality. This includes offenders involved in Cyber Threats, Economic Crime, Drug Conspiracies, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.

Police Staff in one of our five Regional Forces can find out more about SWROCU, read case studies and learn more about our Capabilities on our dedicated microsite: https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What we can offer you –

Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours and your primary location
Continuous Professional Development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career
Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications required

Essential:

Good computer literacy, with working knowledge of all common Microsoft packages
Effective and varied communication skills (verbal, written, producing reports, and presenting statistical information)
The ability to engage with a variety of customers to establish requirements, build and maintain effective relationships, and actively promote the benefits of the Performance Framework approach
Demonstrable experience of maintaining records, updating systems, and extracting data, with specific attention to detail
Hold a full current driving license or be able to travel around the regional area using alternative transport.

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment webinar: Wednesday 20th August at 11am

Hosted by the SWROCU Performance Analyst, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.

Please contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: Thursday 28th August 2025 at 9am
Shortlisting will commence: Thursday 28th August 2025
Interviews will be held Week Commencing: TBC

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal. Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information.

If you reach the assessment/interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and Safeguarding:

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists:

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible and Part Time Working:

All requests for flexible working patterns and part-time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol:

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with SWROCUBusinessTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk