Syp - Performance Analyst

Role: Performance Analyst

Department: Performance & Governance

Location:  Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £29,874 - £33,915

Hours:   37     

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

An exciting new role has become available with South Yorkshire Police.  The post of Performance Analyst sits within the Performance Management Unit which is an established team covering all aspects of data reporting and analysis across the force.   

As part of this role, you will examine data covering the varying aspects of the ‘Protecting Vulnerable People’ realm within South Yorkshire and conduct analysis to enable us to determine patterns in offending and assist in producing problem solving plans to tackle crimes like Domestic Abuse.  You will also explore a wealth of data relating to crime investigations covering areas like suspect management, arrests and crime outcomes.

If you love working with data and have great communication skills, experience of Microsoft products, e.g., Word/Powerpoint/Power BI and are passionate about supporting improvements and service to the public, then we want to hear from you!  SYP also understand the value of work/life experience and so if you have skills to bring from another area, we also encourage you to apply.  

This role lends itself to flexible and agile working which includes a mix of home/office work and flexible working hours.  Our comfortable Headquarters office offers a modern workspace with free onsite parking or easy transport links with the tram station being a short walk away and close link to the M1. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Produce analytical reports and presentations to support strategic change within SYP including monthly, quarterly, financial year, rolling year and ad hoc management Information as required.
• Help to develop innovative ways of extracting data to feed into analytical products. 
• Present reports and findings to senior staff and officers, to ensure they are kept updated on areas of risk.
• Commit to develop personal knowledge and skills in the field of performance analysis.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of IT Systems, particularly Microsoft Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare and present reports from complex data.
• Previous experience in a statistical and performance management environment, including the analysis, interpretation and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and managing issues of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Rachael Sercombe on rachael.sercombe@southyorkshire.police.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying. 

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form.  Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.