Senior Insight Analyst

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

On-site gym

Flexitime

Job summary

Devon and Cornwall Police in Exeter is seeking a Senior Insight Analyst to lead and oversee performance and strategic analysis across the organisation. You will work with senior leaders and partners to develop innovative analytical approaches and deliver evidence-based insights to enhance policing outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with the HQ in Exeter, flexible home-based days, and a generous benefits package including pension, parking and gym access.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and supervise delivery of performance and strategic analysis.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across policing, partner organisations, government, academia and industry to develop innovative analytical approaches.
• Lead a team and oversee evidence-based insights to support safety and decision-making.

Job description

Salary £50,949 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £55,944 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 18/09/2026, 12:00.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need

About the role:

Are you keen to utilise your analytical and leadership skills to lead a team within a large public sector organisation in a sought-after location? Would you like to contribute to the safety of our communities through delivery of performance and strategic insights? If so, this rewarding job could be for you.

As the Senior Insight Analyst you would be responsible for directing, managing and supervising the delivery of performance and strategic analysis within the organisation. You would be working with Senior leaders across policing, partner organisations, government, academia and industry to develop effective and innovative analytical approaches to deliver evidence based insights. For further details, please see the job description.

As a ‘hybrid worker’ you would have our HQ in Exeter as your base with the choice of working from home up to 3 days a week. We are happy to consider other flexible working options to find the healthy work/life balance that suits you. If successful, you would receive access to continuous learning and development and a generous package of benefits, including free parking, on-site gym, flexitime and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. The department is supported by an excellent Wellbeing Team providing access to a huge number of resources and support.

Assessment will take place on the same date as the interview.

What you get if you join us:

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).