VH447 Workforce Data Administrator *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK police force in Leeds is seeking a Workforce Data Administrator to support HR planning through accurate data interpretation and reporting. The successful candidate will engage with HR stakeholders, apply statistical techniques for performance analysis, and ensure quality-controlled reporting. Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools. This position does not include a shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a quantitative element or equivalent experience.
• Experience using statistical techniques for performance management.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of numeracy and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proficient in IT systems and tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce reporting and analysis to support HR planning.
• Engage with HR stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Provide timely workforce information to external bodies.
• Apply statistical techniques to performance data analysis.
• Ensure data governance and reporting accuracy.
• Collect and analyse data on organisational productivity.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Numeracy

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

West Yorkshire Police is seeking an analytically skilled Workforce Data Administrator to support the development and delivery of workforce reporting and performance analysis across the People Directorate. This role is key to enabling informed decision-making through accurate data interpretation, statistical insight, and quality-controlled reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workforce reporting and analysis using people systems to support strategic and operational HR planning.
• Engage with stakeholders across the HR portfolio to enhance reporting capabilities and data insight.
• Provide timely and consistent workforce information to external bodies, including the Home Office.
• Apply a range of statistical techniques to analyse performance data and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure data governance and quality control, taking corrective and preventative action to maintain reporting accuracy.
• Collect and analyse data related to organisational productivity, capacity, and capability, presenting findings to inform planning.
• Support and lead medium-scale performance-related projects to meet management needs.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

Competency and Values

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with a quantitative element, or equivalent experience.
• Experience using statistical techniques and tools for performance management.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High level of numeracy and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in IT systems and tools relevant to data analysis and reporting.
• Experience of working with management teams. (Desirable)
• Experience interpreting and presenting management information. (Desirable)

Other

Shift Allowance: No Shift Allowance