Business Analyst - Permanent
Grade G £40,383 - £47,046
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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link:
About the Opportunity
Help shape the future of policing in Staffordshire by joining our Strategic Change Team. We are looking for a motivated and versatile Business Analyst to support the delivery of a wide range of projects aligned to our Force Priorities and Policing Plan.
Policing is evolving rapidly and this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. You will use your analytical skills to understand problems, interpret complex data and provide clear insight that supports informed decision making across the organisation.
What you will be doing
- Gathering and analysing data from a variety of systems
• Mapping and improving business processes
• Supporting forecasting, demand modelling and benefits analysis
• Facilitating workshops and engaging with teams across the force
• Producing high quality analytical and descriptive documentation
• Contributing to post implementation reviews and continuous improvement activity
What we are looking for
- Strong analytical thinking and an eye for detail
• Confidence in interpreting data and presenting clear findings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Enthusiasm to work in a fast paced and evolving environment
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn
You do not need to be a subject matter expert. Your analytical expertise, curiosity and structured approach to problem solving are what matter most. You will work alongside experienced colleagues and benefit from shadowing opportunities and professional development.
What we offer
- Hybrid and flexible working
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for learning, development and skills growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on policing across Staffordshire
• Potential access to apprenticeship pathways to support your continued professional development
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you enjoy solving problems, working with great people and improving services that make a difference to our communities, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact:
StrategicChangeTeam@staffordshire.police.uk
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026 at 12 Midday
Interview date: TBC
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
- Flexible / Agile Working
- Sick pay scheme
- Fostering friendly policy
- Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Eye care vouchers
- On site Gyms
- Staff associations
- Reward and Recognition
- Blue light Card
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking at selected sites
- Onsite catering facilities
- Access to Staff Networks
- Union support
- Financial products and services
Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk
For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk
Residency Eligibility
Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)
Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:
Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)
