Role type
OPCC
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time or Part Time
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Location
Headquarters Devizes
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Grade/scale
W9 £38,979 - £40,932
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
DSE use (for a substantial part of work)
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Closing date
11/09/2026, 23:55
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Job description
Are you an experienced analyst who enjoys working well with others and turns complex information into meaningful insight?
Wiltshire and Swindon Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is seeking a Strategic Performance Analyst to play a key role in supporting evidence-based decision making, strategic oversight and organisational improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly transformed Strategy, Performance and Oversight team and help shape how performance, risk and improvement are understood across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide independent analytical insight that informs strategic decision making, strengthens scrutiny and supports continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
As our Strategic Performance Analyst, you will:
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, helping leaders understand what they mean and where action is needed.
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.
This is a role for someone who enjoys asking questions, exploring evidence and helping organisations improve through better understanding of performance and outcomes.
About you
We're looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent communication and influencing skills.
You will have:
Experience analysing performance, risk or improvement activity.
Experience producing reports, dashboards, briefings and analytical products for senior audiences using analytical and reporting tools and techniques.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
Confidence in presenting evidence, providing challenge and influencing decision making.
Degree-level education or equivalent experience demonstrating substantial analytical capability.
Knowledge of risk, assurance or public-sector accountability frameworks, would be advantageous.
Why join us?
At the Wiltshire and Swindon OPCC, you'll have the opportunity to work on issues that matter to communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to improving services, strengthening accountability and delivering positive outcomes for the public.
Our benefits include:
Flexible and agile working
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Dedicated learning and development opportunities
Occupational health and wellbeing support and a free on-site gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
Blue Light Card discounts
Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
Our Commitment
Wiltshire Police and the OPCC are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Help us turn information into insight, and insight into improvement. Apply today.
Turn data into decisions. Turn insight into improvement. Join Wiltshire and Swindon's new Strategy, Performance and Oversight team as our Strategic Performance Analyst and help shape the future of public accountability and performance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
Job Description Available to Download Here
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Important information before you commence an application
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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