Demand and Productivity Technical Analyst

Police Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Police Scotland is seeking a Demand and Productivity Technical Analyst on a fixed-term contract until the end of August 2027. The role supports the Demand and Productivity Unit, delivering accurate demand and productivity outputs for strategic, tactical and operational use.

You will design, build, test, deploy and maintain analytical products such as Power BI dashboards and strategic reports, lead project work, and document business requirements to inform workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, testing, deploying and maintaining analytical products such as Power BI dashboards and strategic reports.
• Ability to lead projects and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse business requirements to support strategic, tactical and operational decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, build, test, deployment and maintenance of analytical products such as Power BI dashboards and strategic reports.
• Undertake a lead role on relevant projects with responsibilities relating to delivery of quality assured products within agreed timescales.
• Undertake analysis and documentation of business requirements to inform workforce planning.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Power BI Desktop

Job description

Demand and Productivity Technical Analyst

This position is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of August 2027

As part of the team working in the Demand and Productivity Unit, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision accurate demand and productivity related outputs for use at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative team within Police Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in respect of the design, build, test, deployment and maintenance of new and existing analytical products such as Power BI dashboards and strategic reports.


• Undertake a lead role on relevant projects and initiatives with responsibilities relating to delivery of quality assured products within agreed timescales. Providing regular task updates to key internal and external stakeholders.


• Undertake analysis and documentation of business requirements in order to produce key products that will form the basis for strategic, tactical and operational decision making and will inform future workforce planning.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with annual increments


• Full-time or part-time shift patterns


• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)


• Local government pension scheme for long-term security


• Ongoing training to develop your skills


• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth


• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment


• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.

We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application