Business Analyst

South Yorkshire Police; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Business Analyst to conduct research and support the implementation and delivery of projects. This role involves ensuring project timelines are adhered to and producing comprehensive reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with strategy and continuous improvement models. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive development courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of research design/methodology and analysis.
• Educated to Degree Level in an appropriate subject matter area or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to elicit, collate and assimilate information.
• Prioritise own work in order to ensure that tasks are complete accurately within specified time scales.
• Knowledge and experience of strategy and planning.
• Knowledge and experience of business models and continuous improvement models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for the development of the force's strategic and delivery plans.
• Support project progress and ensure timelines are met.
• Assist with the planning and monitoring of projects.

Skills

Research design/methodology

Written and verbal communication

Strategy and planning

Business models knowledge

Continuous improvement models

Education

Degree Level in relevant subject

Job description

Job Description

Role: Business Analyst

Department: Business Change & Innovation

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £36,630 - £41,907

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

In this role you will undertake demand analysis to inform future service design and assist with the planning, implementation, management and monitoring of the delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research in respect of the development of the force's strategic and delivery plans, programme, and projects. Use a variety of methodologies and research tools, including process mapping, recognised continuous improvement tools and techniques, and conducting focus groups with staff across the organisation.
• Support project progress, ensuring that the timeliness/quality are adhered, and that slippage is kept to a minimum by rescheduling resources and negotiating timescales as necessary, bringing to the attention of the Project Manager those issue which require further attention.
• Provide day to day assistance and support, as directed, associated with the planning, and monitoring of projects to ensure that they are implemented on time in accordance with the project plan.
• Produce statistical information in support of the Force's strategic and delivery plans, programme, and projects.
• Produce comprehensive written reports, including accurate and timely statistical management information and relevant findings, as well as project status updates and significant issues requiring resolution.
• Attend meetings to discuss issues regarding project progress/implementation take action when required.
• Assist in the maintenance of an audit trail of information and its source to ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• Liaise with internal departments/units, districts, senior managers, other forces, and external bodies such as government departments to facilitate delivery of the project/programme and maintain an understanding of local and national policing issues including external inspection activity.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours and travel around and outside the force area.

Skills and experience

• Experience of research design/methodology and analysis.
• Educated to Degree Level in an appropriate subject matter area or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to elicit, collate and assimilate information.
• Prioritise own work in order to ensure that tasks are complete accurately within specified time scales.
• Knowledge and experience of strategy and planning.
• Knowledge and experience of business models and continuous improvement models.

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 click here to view the role profile.

What we offer

• 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: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• 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 3 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.

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.

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 SYP 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.

Contact details

For further information about the role, please contact: Graham Ambridge by email [e-mail]

Closing Date

18th November 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment 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

Applications 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 applications from these valuable under‑represented groups.

If you are from an under‑represented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on [e-mail].

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

Documents to Review

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here.

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here.

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here.

View our recruitment video

https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c