Introduction to the Department
The Performance Team, within Corporate Development, provides insight into the Force's performance to support effective decision-making, governance and assurance. The team works with data from across West Midlands Police to identify trends, understand performance and provide accurate information that helps the organisation understand and improve its service delivery.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the Performance Team, supporting the capture, analysis and presentation of performance information across West Midlands Police.
You'll work with colleagues across the Force to maintain accurate performance data, dashboards and reporting systems, helping to turn information into meaningful insight. Working under the guidance of a Performance Analyst or Performance Manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical skills and build your experience of how data is used to inform organisational performance, governance and improvement.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and communicating information clearly, and who wants to develop their skills within a policing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture, maintain and analyse performance data, ensuring information is accurate, timely and reliable.
- Monitor data, trends and anomalies, identifying and appropriately reporting issues or areas requiring further investigation.
- Maintain performance dashboards, spreadsheets and reporting systems, ensuring colleagues have access to current and accurate information.
- Respond to performance data requests and queries, working with colleagues across the Force to understand requirements and provide appropriate information.
- Support the production and presentation of performance information, including reports, management information and presentations for key meetings and stakeholders.
Full Role Details
Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role.
Salary and Shifts
Salary: £32,613.00 - £37,020.00
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, Hybrid.
Selection Process
- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role. Closing Date: 04/10/2026
- Interviews - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Interview Date: TBC
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:
- Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history a spart of the vetting process. Click here for more information.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs, test and where required a fitness assessment and hearing test.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.
We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.
