OPCC Research and Insight Manager - Police Staff
We are recruiting! Come and work for us and help to create a safer Nottinghamshire for all.
It is an exciting time for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) here in Nottinghamshire as we work to support Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden to deliver his Police and Crime Plan, hold Nottinghamshire Police to account and commission a wide range of victim and community services.
To support this work, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Research and Insight Manager to lead the delivery of our research and insight functions and help ensure our decision making and commissioning is evidence-led and delivering the best possible outcomes for our communities.
Managing a team of competent and professional partnership analysts, you will work closely with our policy and scrutiny manager, commissioning team and partner organisations to develop needs assessments, evaluation reports and performance monitoring products that will help us to target resources where they are needed most and deliver maximum value for money.
In return, working in the OPCC offers professional satisfaction as well as the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Nottinghamshire residents. Working with police colleagues, partners and the public, you will contribute to the delivery of excellent local services that provide effective safeguarding and value for money.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want our workforce to represent the communities we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic, disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates.
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
If you would like to discuss the position in more detail before applying, please contact Dan Howitt on 07887 618533 or OfficePCC@Notts.police.uk .
Permanent contract.
Deadline for applications: 4th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 10 November 2025 – please indicate any date preferences on your application.
We went our workforce to represent the communities we serve, creating a culture where everyone feels safe and is welcomed, and we committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
For current Nottinghamshire Police Staff applicants, please note that the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.