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Location:Service Headquarters at Kelvedon Park*
ClosingDate:1stAugust2025
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
Make a difference with Data
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? Do you enjoy solving problems and supporting performance improvement through analytics? If so, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-orientedAssistant Performance and Data Analystto join our Performance and Analytics team.This is an opportunity to join one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country and play a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategy through data-led decision-making.
The Role
As an Assistant Performance and Data Analyst, you will support the protection of life, property, and the environment by delivering clear, data-driven insights. You will help ECFRS make informed, risk-based decisions and improve service performance through the collection, preparation, and analysis of data.
What You Will Be Working On
* Assistingin the collection, preparation, andanalyseof data to support decision-making across the Service
* Monitoring performance and production of insightful reports for internal stakeholders
* Support alignment with National Fire Chiefs Council Fire Standards and implementation of improvement recommendations
* Collaboration with departments to produceaccurate, risk-based intelligence and performance data.
* Benchmark ECFRS performance against national and sector standards.
* Promote the use of business intelligence and support staff in interpreting data.
* Responding to ad hoc data requests andsupportthe preparation of reports for leadership.
* Exploring opportunities to automate and enhance data processes.
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a data and analytics professional with strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a desire to grow within a supportive team. Candidates shouldpossessat least Level 3 education (preferably a degree), advanced Microsoft Excelproficiency, and experience with analytical tools such as Notebooks, Power BI, SQL, R, Python, or similar software.
You will work closely with analysts and data engineers to create interactive dashboards and apps, developing yourexpertiseon the job. We value individuals who contribute their unique skills to a collaborative, dynamic environment.
* Level 3 standard of education
* Knowledge and understanding of an Analytical role
* Experience of analysing and interpreting data
* Experience of writing effective and efficient reports
How to apply
You willbe requiredtosubmitaCV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with asupporting statement of no more than750 words thatdemonstrateshow you meet the essential criteriadetailed inthe Person Specification .
You maysubmitthis either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word countof your supporting statementshouldnot exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. YourCV andadditionaldocumentswill be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment andselection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1-(4th–5thAugust ‘25)
Application & shortlisting(assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)
Stage 2-(w/c18thAugust ‘25)
Role based interview and discussion/presentationon reviewedanalysis of data (details and data set will be supplied after shortlisting).
Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here:NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.
You can find out more about our benefits athttps://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits
Important Information for Firefighter Pension Scheme Pensioners
If you are currently in receipt of a pension from the Firefighter Pension Scheme, please note that taking up this role may affect your pension. Under pension abatement rules, if your earnings in this role, when combined with your pension, exceed your pre-retirement salary (adjusted for inflation), your pension may be reduced.
For further guidance, please contact our Pensions team on 01376 576799 or email mailbox.pensions@essex-fire.gov.uk .
Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment todiscloseif you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you aresubsequentlyinvestigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, youngpeopleor vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Disability Confident
We are anequal opportunities, Disability Confident,employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment processand all applications will be considered solely on merit.
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilitiesduring our recruitment and selection processesand we would liketo let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to,includingour employee forums, who are keen and willing to supportall ofour potentialcolleagues.
Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a femalefirefightersoperational group.
Further to the above, the Servicehasa Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and providesadditionalsupport and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and strugglesas a result ofdyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work,and so we encourage and enablepeopleto access digital tools to helpthemperform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support othersas a result oftheir lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities toidentifyand access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able toassistwith your application too.
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information,from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you mayrequire, at any stage of the processby email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service viawww.essex-fire.gov.ukand about our vacanciesandapplication processesviawww.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire
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