Technical Lead (Reporting)

South Yorkshire Police; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is looking for a Technical Lead (Reporting) to deliver business intelligence solutions and reporting for a new RMS system. The role requires extensive knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools, SQL, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects. This is a temporary role located in Sheffield with a salary range of £44,700 - £49,716. The agency offers a supportive work environment and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of working with Business Intelligence Tools.
• Good knowledge and experience deploying business intelligence solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate delivery and management of multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IS Team/Data Services Manager in designing business intelligence reporting.
• Provide insights based on data analysis for strategic business decisions.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and modelling to identify trends.

Skills

Business Intelligence Tools

OBIEE

Microsoft Power BI

SQL

PL/SQL

TSQL

Data Warehouse design

Data migration

Project management

Job description

Role: Technical Lead (Reporting)

Department: IS

Location: Moss Way, Sheffield

Salary: £44,700 - £49,716

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st March 2027

In this role you will provide technical and functional skills to South Yorkshire Police for reporting to assist in the implementation of a new RMS system.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the IS Team/Data Services Manager (Database) in the design, development and implementation of business intelligence reporting (currently using OBIEE 11g and 12c, and Microsoft Power BI).
• Good knowledge and experience of deploying business intelligence and data warehouse solutions and services, SQL / PLSQL & TSQL.
• Serves as a key resource responsible for working with functional users to deliver timely and accurate information.
• Responsible for determining whether report requests are justified and if not, working with requesters to find alternate reporting solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proven background with systems support providing direct contact with users to resolve issues with financial business applications.
• Applies expertise and core competencies gathered from projects and functional experience to solve reporting problems through error detection and correction, process improvements and/or process design strategies.
• Solid documentation and organization skills ability to take complex requirements and efficiently summarise them into actionable items.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and modelling to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Stay up to date with best practices and industry trends related to Business Intelligence and Reporting.

Skills and experience

• Extensive knowledge of working with Business Intelligence Tools
• RPD, analysis, dashboard and report design, development, deployment, and support.
• Ability to demonstrate the delivery and management of multiple projects at the same time.
• Extensive knowledge of working with Microsoft BI stack and technologies such as Power BI.
• Data Warehouse design and implementation.
• Data migration.
• Producing federated shared model and automated data solutions.
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast‑changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with end users, product owners and senior stakeholders.

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

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work‑life balance, some of which are listed below:

• 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 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 5 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.

Vetting Level: The vetting level for this role is Management Vetting (MV). If successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact [e-mail].

Contact details: For further information about the role, please contact Alice Spurr on 07385 512135.

Closing Date: 21st December 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.

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 underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented 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.

Internal Candidates: This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information: This role is offered on a fixed‑term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed‑term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project‑based work, temporary cover or time‑limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed‑term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate, fixed‑term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

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. For Secondment Approval – Please Click Here.

View our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c