Strategic Insights & Performance Analyst

Wiltshire Police; Devizes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Occupational health and wellbeing

Free onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wiltshire Police is seeking a Strategic Performance Analyst to support evidence-based decision making, strategic oversight and organisational improvement. You will work with senior leaders to provide independent analytical insight that informs decisions and strengthens scrutiny.

The role focuses on leading the collection and interpretation of strategic performance data, developing dashboards and briefing materials, and identifying trends and risks to inform action.

Qualifications

• Experience analysing performance, risk or improvement activity.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards, briefings for senior audiences.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Confidence in presenting evidence and influencing decision making.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience demonstrating substantial analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collection, analysis and interpretation of strategic performance information.
• Develop dashboards, reports and briefings that provide clear and actionable insight.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues for leaders.
• Evaluate the impact of improvement and change activity.
• Maintain and support strategic risk reporting and assurance processes.
• Provide professional challenge and evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Help strengthen organisational oversight, governance and accountability.

Skills

Performance analysis

Dashboards & reports

Communication & influencing

Evidence-based decision making

Critical thinking

Degree-level education or equivalent

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

BI tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Wiltshire Police is seeking a Strategic Performance Analyst to support evidence-based decision making, strategic oversight and organisational improvement. You will work with senior leaders to provide independent analytical insight that informs decisions and strengthens scrutiny.

The role focuses on leading the collection and interpretation of strategic performance data, developing dashboards and briefing materials, and identifying trends and risks to inform action.