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THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Workforce Data Administrator
One full-time permanent position
Location: Leeds, plus agile working
This vacancy has arisen as part of ongoing organisational change within the People Directorate, reflecting our commitment to evolving service delivery and strengthening our workforce to meet future demands. The role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a refreshed structure that supports our strategic priorities.
West Yorkshire Police is seeking an analytically skilled Workforce Data Administrator to support the development and delivery of workforce reporting and performance analysis across the People Directorate. This role is key to enabling informed decision-making through accurate data interpretation, statistical insight, and quality-controlled reporting.
As Workforce Data Administrator, you will:
Deliver workforce reporting and analysis using people systems to support strategic and operational HR planning.
Engage with stakeholders across the HR portfolio to enhance reporting capabilities and data insight.
Provide timely and consistent workforce information to external bodies, including the Home Office.
Apply a range of statistical techniques to analyse performance data and support evidence-based decision-making.
Ensure data governance and quality control, taking corrective and preventative action to maintain reporting accuracy.
Collect and analyse data related to organisational productivity, capacity, and capability, presenting findings to inform planning.
Support and lead medium-scale performance-related projects to meet management needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with a quantitative element, or equivalent experience.
Experience using statistical techniques and tools for performance management.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
High level of numeracy and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving.
Proficiency in IT systems and tools relevant to data analysis and reporting.
Experience of working with management teams. (Desirable)
Experience interpreting and presenting management information. (Desirable)
This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to workforce planning and performance improvement through robust data analysis and insight, supporting strategic priorities across West Yorkshire Police.
The vacancy will close on the 13th of October 2025 at 23:55 hours.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.