AddressA Statistics Officeris required for a Temporary 15-month (maternity cover) full time role, paying £32,757.33 (FTE) per annum, plus £3,033.56 (pro-rated) London Allowanceper annum with the British Transport Police (BTP) based in Force Headquarters, Camden London.
BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. As Statistics Officer with BTP you will provide accurate and timely responses to Freedom of Information requests and data returns to a variety of external organisations (including Home Office data returns and parliamentary questions) and support the preparation of force wide and departmental performance reports and accounts by providing accurate and timely data that is pertinent to the reports.
As a Statistics Officer you will be required to:
- Manage requests for statistical data from various sources across the organisation.
- Undertake analysis of data sets; including crime, incidents, statistics and open source information.
- Identify information gaps and make recommendations based on analysed data to SCT, Senior Officers, managers, other staff, senior managers within external agencies and the BTPA.
- Manage and respond to Freedom of Information and Data return requests in a timely manner
- Use Power BI to analyse and present data from officers and staff to use to make decisions.
- Collate and analyse data drawn from multiple sources
- Develop and maintain a database of key indicators and information in order to track performance and highlight exceptions.
- Preparing and delivering high quality analytical products, leading BTP’s commitment to evidence-based policing in accordance with BTP’s strategic objectives.
- Support other departments, units and individual staff with their analytical needs ensuring a proactive approach.
- Understand and interpret requests for information from the Senior Management Team and compile appropriate, accurate and timely evaluation of data from various systems.
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Statistics Officerwill be required to evidence the following:
- Excellent quantitative analytical skills
- Ability to work with a variety of complex data sets
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- The ability to liaise with internal and external contacts to establish and develop a two-way exchange of information and data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
- The ability to synthesise and summarise complex information (including statistics) into a user-friendly format
- Good report writing skills, including editing and proof-reading.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure while producing high quality work.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Prioritisation skills to manage time and workload – the post holder must be able to evidence managing a demanding workload
If you are interested in applying to this Statistics Officer role, then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:
- Salary of £32,757.33(FTE) per annum, plus £3,033.56 (pro-rated) London Allowanceper annum
- Yearly base salary increments (subject to satisfactory performance in last PDR year)
- Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible agile working approach
- Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
- Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
- Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
- Pension scheme
BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.
At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.
For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk
If you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you: RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk. If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.
In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 5 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.
BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme is administered by Royal London and this is a group personal pension plan which is available to all police staff. It’s a defined contribution scheme, offering employees the flexibility to vary their pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of their salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk .Please note if you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS your pension will not be affected.
Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to Recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum rating of 3 (performing) or a rating of U (no rating) must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.
