Performance Officer

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will monitor, analyse, and interpret a range of workforce and performance data, providing meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making. You will:

• Produce and present management information, reports, and performance updates for leaders across the Force.
• Identify trends, patterns, and emerging workforce issues through detailed analysis and evidence-based research.
• Use predictive and prescriptive analytics to support workforce planning and identify future risks.
• Prepare responses to information requests from external bodies, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Promote best practice by sharing learning and innovative approaches from within the Force and across policing.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data, maintaining compliance with GDPR and reporting standards.

Why This Role Matters

Effective people management is critical to delivering exceptional policing services. By providing accurate analysis, strategic insight, and evidence-based recommendations, you will help shape workforce decisions that support operational effectiveness, organisational performance, and the wellbeing of our people. Your work will contribute directly to the Force’s ability to plan for future challenges and continuously improve the services it provides.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and analytical individual with excellent data interpretation and communication skills. You will have:

• Experience analysing and presenting complex data and performance information.
• The ability to identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and accuracy.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• An understanding of data protection, compliance requirements, and information governance principles.

A commitment to the principles of the Code of Ethics, equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, and health and safety is essential.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where your analytical skills can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please review the full job description and person specification for detailed information about the role, responsibilities, and essential criteria before submitting your application.