Post Title: Performance Analyst
Contract type: Fixed term contract – 31st March 2027 (See note below)
Rank/grade: D
Salary: Starting Salary £37,190 + £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: National Lead Force Directorate - NPCC National Cybercrime Team
Vetting level required: MV/SChttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels) https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/2024-12/Vetting-authorised-professional-practice.pdf?VersionId=lvkOlukt26I3eQsjhOpkPlXGcGIvI4LV)
Location: GYE/Hybrid
Note:The current government funding for this role is from the Home Office . At the time of advertisement, funding has not been confirmed by the Home Office for 2026/27 onwards, however we feel confident that funding will continue beyond this financial year for several years to come. It is expected that at the point the recruitment process concludes, we’d be able to provide an update regarding the duration of contract beyond this financial year.
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This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The role is part of the National Police Chief Council’s national cyber crime team who are led by the Commissioner of City of London Polic.
The team are responsible for delivering national initiatives on behalf of all police forces within England and Wales and other law enforcement partners.
You can find out more about working within National Lead Force here- https://vimeo.com/1124775531/c2ea98aee0?share=copy
About the role
The Performance Analyst will have a vital role in working within the NPCC national cyber crime team to develop, improve and enhance the systems and standards across the response to cyber crime within policing in England & Wales.
As part of their many roles and responsibilities, the Performance Analyst will provide reports on National cyber crime team, program evaluation, as well as statistical analysis for the NPCC national cyber crime team which will in turn be used to improve outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across Law Enforcement in England & Wales.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
Responsibilities
- To work within the NPCC national cyber crime team to identify opportunities to improve the victim experience for individuals and businesses.
- Participating in the development of plans to ensure improvement in the quality of the cyber crime response
- Identify trends and patters and areas for improvement
- Monitoring, analysing and reporting performance against targets and objectives
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please give examples and evidence your ability, knowledge and experience against the points below in your application:
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage own workload whilst maintaining high technical standards
- Experience in research and statistical analysis
- Previous experience with implementation of programme benefits & outcomes
- Knowledge of performance management processes
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC (REMOVE AS NEEDED) level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact Rachel.lewis@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 24th May 2026..
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held Week commencing 8th June 2026.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave (delete as appropriate, per grade) + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
