JOB SUMMARY

It’s the task of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) to keep the country safe from ever-evolving threats. As a Higher Workforce Analyst in CTP you will be responsible for interpreting workforce data, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities, and producing recommendations to help ensure we take action that will allow us to attract, develop and retain the workforce necessary to respond to the threat of terrorism across the UK. This role requires a high level of analytical experience, deep understanding of workforce planning concepts.
You will lead on this business area to present at operational and senior level boards to ensure that your insights are delivered in a timely and accessible manner to ensure that CTP is effective and efficient in the delivery of its workforce objectives.

OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Critical thinking skills to determine key areas of focus and analysis and to identify broader factors that could impact on the workforce.
• Experience with predictive and diagnostic analytics, statistics, trend identification and workforce modelling techniques, familiarity with HRIS systems and workforce management tools.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative social research methodologies, with ability to adopt multi-disciplinary approaches.
• Good data literacy skills and excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills are required to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience of producing clear written reports and presentations.
• Proficient with MS Office products including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables, Macros and complex formulas.
• Technical skills in platforms used for developing databases, dashboards, reports and visual analytics is desirable. Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, SQL or similar.
• Proven experience with Power Query, Power Automate, Power Apps, and/or SharePoint is desirable.