Analyst

Essex Police

. Produce analytical products, dashboards, reports and visualisations supporting strategic and operational decision-making .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSittingbourne • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £34,875 - £40,908 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities with expertise in data extraction, cleansing, validation, and statistical analysis to support decision-making. Proficient in producing dashboards and reports using Microsoft 365 applications, with experience in resource allocation modelling and demand forecasting.

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Statistical AnalysisData VisualisationResource Allocation ModellingPower BISQL

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData CleansingStatistical TechniquesAnalytical MethodologiesForecastingPerformance AnalysisDescriptive AnalysisDiagnostic AnalysisPredictive AnalysisPrescriptive Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Explain Complex Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Power Query

Certifications & Qualifications

Maths-Based A-Level or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

PolicingCriminal JusticePublic SectorResource RequirementsOperational Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce analytical products, dashboards, reports and visualisations supporting strategic and operational decision-making
Extract, cleanse, validate and analyse data from multiple sources
Support the development, maintenance and stability of Kent Police’s Resource Allocation Modelling tool
Analyse workforce, demand and performance data to identify risks, pressures and opportunities for organisational growth and efficiency
Provide insight into resource versus demand, supporting forecasting, risk identification and detection of inefficiencies
Maintain objective, evidence-based assessments of organisational resource requirements
Present complex analytical findings to senior leaders and operational stakeholders
Contribute to new analytical methodologies and modelling approaches as organisational requirements evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge through qualifications (for example, a maths-based A-Level or equivalent) and/or practical application of statistical techniques within an analytical role
Confidence working with data and technology to produce analytical products, including dashboards, reports and data visualisations, using Microsoft 365 applications
Experience delivering end-to-end analytical work, including data extraction, cleansing, validation, statistical analysis and production of insight that informs decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical and statistical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience with Power BI, Power Query and/or SQL is advantageous
Experience in resource allocation modelling, workforce planning or demand forecasting is advantageous
Experience using descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analysis techniques is advantageous
Experience applying analytical skills within policing, criminal justice or the wider public sector is advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Required level of vetting and security clearance
Non-UK applicants must be UK residents and have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, with indefinite leave to remain and no restrictions
UK applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incremental salary increases within the salary band, rising to £40,908
Office-based or primarily home-based working
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or working environment where appropriate
Permanent employment
Monday-Friday working pattern
No weekend/evening working