Data Visualisation Developer

Sussex Police; Lewes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Parental leave support

Wellbeing guidance

Healthcare scheme discounts

Job summary

Sussex Police is seeking a Data Visualisation Developer to join the Strategic Insights Team. You’ll transform complex data into compelling Power BI dashboards that support senior leaders and policing priorities.

You’ll design reports, build relationships with stakeholders, and develop user guides and tutorials to promote adoption. This role offers flexible working and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience designing dashboards and reports for insights.
• Ability to translate business questions into data solutions.
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design reports following best practices for layout and interactivity.
• Understand stakeholders and translate challenges into reporting solutions.
• Develop guides, FAQs, and tutorials to drive adoption of reports.
• Collaborate with analysts and Power BI developers to ensure data quality.
• Represent the team in meetings and share insights with colleagues.

Skills

Data visualization

Dashboard design

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Data storytelling

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £35,772 - £39,276
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Join Us and Make an Impact from Day One

At Sussex Police, you’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference, protecting vulnerable people, preventing harm, and keeping communities safe.

Why This Role?

If you have a passion for report design and customer engagement this is your chance to apply your creativity and analytical skills in a meaningful way. You’ll join our Strategic Insights Team, where we combine research, data analytics, and operational understanding to shape strategies that deliver effective services across the organisation.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Visualisation Developer, you’ll transform complex data into compelling insights through Power BI dashboards that are visually engaging, intuitive, and impactful. Your work will help senior leaders make informed decisions that directly influence policing priorities.

• Design with Purpose: Create reports that follow best practices in layout, colour, and interactivity, bringing clarity and insight to data.
• Understand the Audience: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, uncover their challenges, and translate them into actionable reporting solutions.
• Drive Engagement: Develop help guides, FAQs, video tutorials, and user-friendly resources to ensure reports are understood and adopted.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with a team of analysts and Power BI developers to test data quality and deliver accurate, trusted reporting solutions.
• Be a Voice for Insight: Represent the Strategic Insights Team in meetings and share your expertise with colleagues and partners.

Why You’ll Love It

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys blending data storytelling with design thinking. You’ll use your customer‑centric mindset to make data accessible, engaging, and persuasive, transforming complex insights into clear narratives that inspire action, influence decisions, and drive meaningful outcomes across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi‑time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Sussex Police

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the role please contact either Liz David [e-mail] or Shane Hodges [e-mail] and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti‑racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti‑racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti‑racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [e-mail] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Reference number SYSX STAFF04985

Date posted 07/08/2026

Location Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes