Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Fixed Term Contract
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Contract type
Full Time
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Department
Chief Officer Team
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Location
Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS
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Grade/scale
Staff - SO1 - SO2 - Range
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Salary
£38,094 - £46,920
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Hours per week
37
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Contract duration
Number of months
18
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Closing date*
11/09/2026, 23:55
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- The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications
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Job description
We have a 18 month Fixed Term Contract position to offer.
Northamptonshire Observatory Analyst - Fixed Term Contract
Scale: SO1-SO2
Supervision and control: Senior Observatory Analyst
Place of work: Darby House
Hours of work: 37
Purpose of the role:
1. Use a wide range of research, analytical, modelling, statistical, evaluation and
improvement methodologies to create information products that enable the
County’s Community Safety and Safeguarding Agencies to make the best
possible decisions; improving their performance and operations.
2. Engage with business leads including chief officers, chief executives, directors
and other senior leaders from a wide range of agencies to support organisational
change and provide analytical, evaluation and research expertise to them.
3. Develop performance documents, visual analytics, and similar information
products.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Identify threats and risks to the successful performance and the efficient
and effective operation of agencies using the Observatory. Use a range of
techniques, including visual analytics, to provide insight and understanding
of the threats and risks and, by natural progression, the opportunities that
will enable improvements to be made.
2. Work with chief officers, chief executives, directors and other senior
leaders to develop performance indicators, business/performance
monitoring frameworks and visual analytics.
3. Review business/ operational processes and challenges and provide insight
on how they can be improved.
4. Monitor and evaluate process changes, operational activity and
commissioned services and provide information on the outcomes they are
providing. To include developing monitoring frameworks.
5. Define, quantify and analyse the demand placed upon/generated within
the agencies using the Observatory. Use this analysis to provide
opportunities to improve both the management of this demand and the
use of assets at both an operational and strategic level.
6. Build and maintain relationships with chief officers, chief executives,
directions and other senior leaders to ensure the Observatory has an
excellent understanding of those it serves.
7. Provide instruction and support on business and performance
improvement methods. Be a champion of continuous improvement, data
literacy and evidence-based practice.
8. Identify, assess and analyse data from a range of internal and external
sources to produce strategic reports.
9. Present to a wide range of stakeholders on a range of topics and corporate
services products.
Please note:
The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder
and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to
work. In the interests of effective working any major tasks may be reviewed
from time to time to reflect the changing needs and circumstances. Such
reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with
the post holder. The post holder will also be required to carry out such other
duties, as may be within the general scope of the post.
Conditions of service:
The appointment will be full time and subject to the conditions of service of the
Police Staff Council.
The annual leave entitlement is 25 days with an additional 5 days after 3 years
continuous service.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
1. Educated to degree level or comparable experience to the level of this
role, with an ability to demonstrate aptitude and competence in
understanding research methods, analysis and business intelligence.
2. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills including an understanding of
basic and advanced statistical concepts and how to apply them to enable
senior leaders and their organisations to make the best possible decisions.
3. Skilled in analysis and forecasting with a proven ability to apply critical
thinking, systems thinking, design thinking and service thinking to
situations to analyse and interpret complex information to produce
workable solutions.
4. Ability to use data analytics to interpret and present data to stakeholders
to enable them to make the best possible decisions.
5. Positive about change, adapting to different ways of working and
encourages flexibility in others.
6. Self-motivated approach to deliver against demanding service and
performance requirements, meet deadlines, prioritise and organise a busy
schedule of work whilst maintaining data integrity.
7. Engages and communicates effectively and fluently across organisations.
Confidence in presenting analysis to a non-technical audience.
8. Strong and innovative problem solving and decision-making skills with
proven ability to recognise and manage dependencies and risks.
9. Excellent written communication skills including writing of formal reports
to a high standard.
10. Technically proficient and familiar with the use of Microsoft Office,
including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
11. Considers and shows respect for the opinions, circumstances and feelings
of colleagues and members of the public, in accordance with the protected
characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
12. Prepared and able to travel to other locations.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Knowledge of process mapping methodology.
2. Experience of using business query software.
3. Experience in mapping software.
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Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has real heart. We’re a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that’s forward-thinking and innovative, you’ll find it with us.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
Northamptonshire Police/OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to referral to disciplinary action.
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Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.
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