Vacancy Details
Vacancy Type: Police Staff
Area: Command / Department
Corporate Development
Location: North Tyneside
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary Band: 12 (£64,959 - £70,071 per annum)
Closing Date: 29/03/2026
Role
Head of Strategic Analysis & Insight at Northumbria Police
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
* Lead the Force's analytical and performance capability, developing high-quality analytical products, predictive models, diagnostic insight, and robust performance reporting frameworks.
* Champion the use of advanced analytical techniques, such as forecasting, trend analysis and modelling to support senior leaders in understanding risks, opportunities and organisational performance.
* Oversee the design and implementation of the Force's analytical and performance framework, ensuring high standards of data quality, governance and ethical data use.
* Provide professional advice on performance, demand, and risk, influencing decision-making with clarity and evidence.
* Lead a high-performing team of analysts, building capability in advanced analytics, promoting innovation in methods and tools, and embedding a culture of continuous learning.
Qualifications
Most Important Requirements:
* Advanced analytical expertise, supported by a degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; strong knowledge of performance frameworks and data analysis methods; high proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, R and Python.
* Proven leadership experience in complex organisations; significant experience leading analytical/performance functions; strong team management capability; solid understanding of data governance, compliance and ethical standards.
* Extensive planning and organisational capability, demonstrated through leading complex strategic and operational planning, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders, and strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable plans.
* Strong strategic problem‑solving ability, with critical and long‑term thinking, ability to analyse and synthesise complex data, identify opportunities for improvement or innovation, diagnose root causes and design sustainable organisational solutions, and make sound evidence‑based judgments in ambiguous or fast‑changing environments.
* Proven people‑leadership and collaboration skills, demonstrated through building and developing high‑performing teams aligned to organisational values and the policing Code of Ethics, working effectively across departments and partner agencies, setting clear objectives while managing performance in a supportive and accountable way.
Benefits
* 26 days leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 bank holidays
* NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
* Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
* Flexible working options (e.g., compressed hours)
* Agile working option to work from home, your team zone and across the force
* Market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
* Corporate travel schemes: local rail, bus services and metro discounts
* Access to private healthcare and eye‑test vouchers
* Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets discount for shopping and eating out
* Paid sick leave; trained mental health first aiders on site; employee advice service
* Access to gyms in some stations
* Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene and enjoy exclusive discounts on days out and travel
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunity to volunteer in the local community
Application Process
The recruitment process consists of an initial application form followed by a face‑to‑face interview and a presentation. Applications may be saved and returned to at any time before the closing date.
Terms of Appointment
This is a permanent role subject to a six‑month probationary period. Successful candidates will complete a Management Vetting (MV) form and must be a resident of the UK for at least five years. The role may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Disability Support
We are a Disability Confident Leader and will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants, including extra time for tests or a sign language interpreter. Contact us in advance for any additional support needed.
Use of AI in Applications
Applicants may use AI tools to help prepare applications, but the final submission must accurately reflect their personal qualifications. We will verify authenticity and suitability during the selection process.
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