Strategic Analyst
An opportunity has arisen to join a small team within the Strategic Development Department as a Strategic Analyst.
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop skills in research, analysis and futures thinking and work with stakeholders across the organisation. The team are responsible for producing a range of products including the annual Force Management Statement and regular analytical insights reports to inform work within the Trust and Confidence portfolio.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with the ability to think strategically and work across professional boundaries in a multi-disciplined and complex environment. Knowledge and experience in the production of strategic analysis with the ability to problem solve and analyse large quantities of data is essential. You will have the ability to develop strategic insight to influence key stakeholders across the organisation and effectively deliver strategic analysis to inform decision-making and the setting of organisational priorities. You will be proactive and work efficiently with minimum supervision.
Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to adapt to all levels of the organisation and ability to communicate complex or specialist information to a non-specialist audience, facilitate workshops and deliver presentations. You will work with customers across the whole organisation. You will be self- motivated and able to use your initiative and proactively develop your professional skills, ensuring knowledge, techniques and skills are kept up to date. Excellent literacy, numeric and research skills are required for this role together with experience of using office software to a high standard.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 29 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23165. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8 February 2026.
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