NABIS Performance Analyst

The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) was created as a key component in the UK's strategy to reduce firearms criminality. Our mission is to provide a national centre of excellence for forensic science, intelligence and knowledge around the use, supply, distribution and manufacture of illegal firearms and ammunition. Come and join our team!

Purpose of the role: To provide a performance analyst function for the National Ballistics Intelligence Service by identifying, researching and analysing known and emerging internal and external performance and organisational threats, issues and trends.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a creative and innovative approach to understanding and communicating performance issues both internally and externally.
• Development of data collection strategies with internal departments, external Police Forces and agencies in order to create products to support senior decision makers.
• Provide analytical support to all areas of NABIS.
• Carry out projects, reviews, assessments and evaluations as required.
• Develop performance frameworks using structured analytical techniques.
• Interpretation of performance against identified measures using performance tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology.
• Reporting to senior management and decision-making forums through written and verbal reports using information from a variety of sources.
• Respond to requests for data and statistics in a timely and accurate manner.
• To undertake survey research, including questionnaire design and the analysis and interpretation of responses.
• To actively participate in briefings, meetings, seminars and workshops, to gather present and exchange performance related information.
• To provide advice and guidance in relation to the use and interpretation of published performance data.
• To be an active team member and support the Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of performance management. Analysts are expected to work without direct supervision using their own initiative and experience.
• To liaise and work closely with staff and officers across the organisation, Police Forces and other agencies.
• To carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• A good standard of education, including a minimum Grade C for Maths and English Language GCSE.
• An understanding of research and statistical techniques, including the ability to undertake research, determine the most appropriate methodology, formulate and test hypotheses.
• Experience in working in the business area of performance management, research or statistics.
• Ability to research, collate, analyse and interpret data from a wide range of sources.
• A significant level of skill in the use of Microsoft Office products, data mining tools and other relevant computer-based information and analysis systems, for example Qlik.
• Proven numerical ability.
• Able to work methodically and logically with an enquiring and analytical mind.
• Significant IT skills with the ability to work with new systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage competing demands.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision and use own initiative.
• Ability to identify problems and seek appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree in a research/statistical discipline or other relevant subject (or demonstration of the intellectual abilities associated with that level).
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management theory and techniques.
• Problem-solving skills accompanied with innovative and creative thinking.
• Previous experience/knowledge of UK Policing would be an advantage.
• Ability to create advanced functions in Microsoft Excel.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (08:00-16:00).

Location: Birmingham City Centre.

Interviews: Interview dates to be confirmed.

Contact: For further information regarding this role, please contact Christie Lewis at christie.lewis@westmidlands.police.uk.

About Us: By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements, discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities, and a comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

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