Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - M1
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £42,207 - £46,437
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Politically Restricted - No

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The Role

The Strategic Insights Team is looking for two senior analysts to build on our innovate work in deriving insights from the force’s data, designing new data analytics functionality and undertaking and writing the annual Force Management Statement (FMS).

The two roles will work closely together, but will have different areas of focus: One for innovation, demand and data-driven insight. The other, to support the force’s business planning cycle and to lead on the FMS.

We are looking for talented analysts with experience of interpreting police data who want to move into high-profile roles that will have a significant impact on the future direction of the force. You do not need a specific technical skillset, but you will need to be data literate, have proven analytical experience and be passionate about improving policing through data insight.

The ability to think for yourself and be constructively challenging are vital, as is the ability to produce written work of the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Understanding our demand and performance data and deriving insights that support business planning is crucial in helping Sussex Police make the best strategic decisions and ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

The post holder will be the lead for strategic analysis that supports the force’s business planning processes including the production of the annual Force Management Statement (FMS).

They will commission and create analytical products, making innovate use of the force’s many data sources to inform day to day business planning for Chief Officers on behalf of the Head of Corporate Development (CDD).

They will derive strategic insights from our data

Further Information

Some remote working will be available but there is an expectation that you will work in person from HQ, Lewes as required.

Interviews will be held on Friday 20th January 2023.

Please contact Jo Birch on 07973954464 or DS Laurence Cartwright on 07766602620 for further information.

Additional Information

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.

Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF02833

Date posted

22/12/2022

Closing date

16/01/2023