Analyst (SittingbourneAgile Worker)

Kent Police; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A police department in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst in Sittingbourne to transform data into actionable insights. This full-time, permanent role involves developing Power BI dashboards, conducting data analysis, and working closely with leadership to drive strategic decisions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and proficiency in data visualization. The starting salary is £33,696. A minimum of a math-based A level or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a math-based A level or equivalent.
• Strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced IT skills including data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Create end-to-end reporting solutions with data extraction and analysis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Produce performance reports to drive decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Education

Math-based A level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

SQL

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location of Role : Sittingbourne

Advert Closing Date : 27 / 11 / 2025

Starting Salary : 33696.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Pattern : Mon-Fri

Weekend / Evening Working : No

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Performance and Data Analytics within the Kent Analytical Team for a Data Analyst to play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights.

Data is at the heart of our department and we see the ability to embed data-driven insight into the fabric of daily management as a core driver of operational Policing.

As a Data Analyst you will be at the forefront of facilitating data-driven decision making across the force working closely with senior leadership to structure analyse and drive outcomes for complex and strategic problems.

You will design develop and maintain Power BI Dashboards and Reports that provide critical insights. You will work closely with internal and external customers to understand requirements translate them into technical specifications and create data models and visualisations that help drive performance and decision-making.

You will be required to present and visualise reports and findings in a way which resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences at the appropriate level to ensure they are kept updated on areas of tactical and strategic risk.

Key Responsibilities

• High proficiency at creating end-to-end reporting solutions including data extraction cleansing analysis and report building by utilising data exploration data planning and generating insights.
• Carry out thoughtful challenging and constructive analysis by producing and maintaining regular performance reports and dashboards to create compelling Evidence-Based and actionable data stories to share with stakeholders to drive decisions
• Work with large datasets from multiple sources and integrate them into Power BI and strategic report writing such as problem profiles.
• To identify key hypotheses and assumptions quantifying and challenging throughout
• A good understanding of statistics and the ability to apply statistical methods to their modelling and analysis identify trends and patterns to support strategic initiatives.
• Work with a variety of qualitative and quantitative data ensuring data and analysis is of high quality and accuracy.
• Developing natural language processing solutions for document analysis and data extraction.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of a math-based A level or equivalent with statistical experience or proven and well-evidenced relevant experience in an analytical environment working with large datasets and delivering data insights.
• Data driven mind set with strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills
• You will have advanced IT skills which will include Microsoft Office 365 and a proficiency in data visualisation tools and techniques.
• You will have outstanding communication skills to deliver presentations to a wide-ranging audience write reports and present data in an appropriate format.
• You should be motivated resilient and organised with the ability to work independently whilst remaining part of a wider analytical community and prioritise your own workload.
• You will have an eye for detail inquisitive and above all will need to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Previous experience collaborating with Data Engineers and Data Scientists to model and deliver large data sets and analytical report and working with multiple data visualisation tools and techniques including Advanced Excel SQL PowerBI and other programming languages would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

For further information about the role please contact Becky Nairn Senior Analyst Data Lab or Hayley Goff Senior Analyst Data Insights.

Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the reason for application question within the application form itself. CVs covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your reason for application answer please refer to any experience skills and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters and this system will count spaces and blank lines as characters. This count may differ from the Microsoft Word word count function therefore you may wish to use a different online character counter to check the characters used.

Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sexual orientation sex or employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process or for further information regarding this position please email us at stating Application Support and Adjustments in the title of your email. Alternatively you can call us on . Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process working arrangements and / or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If youre not from the UK you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If youre from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesnt apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.