Job Description

Lead Performance Analyst

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Vacancy Reference Number
19179


Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
Performance
Location
Lambeth, Sidcup, Westminster
Building
LAMBETH HQ , MARLOWE HOUSE , NEW SCOTLAND YARD
Band
Band B
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Title:

Lead Performance Analyst

Salary:

The starting salary is 59,839, which includes allowances totalling 2,928.


The salary is broken down as 56,911 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 69,342 Plus, a location allowance of 1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of 1,000.

Location

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Lambeth, Sidcup, Westminster

Performance & Insight:

The performance function within Met Operations has the remit of delivering Performance and Insight across the MPS. The unit reports to the Director of Performance, Tasking & Insight, delivering analytical support across the organisation; in support of the New Met for London strategy and Management Board commitment to make the MPS a data driven organisation.


The Performance & Insight team currently covers the following areas:

Community Focus (Basic Command Unit level) analytical support Victim & Vulnerability (Public Protection, VAWG and Victims) analytical support Serious Organised Crime (Specialist Crime) analytical Support Strategic Performance Management (Corporate Governance) analytical support Demand Resourcing analytical support

As a Band B Lead Analyst in the Performance & Insight team, you will work with the Band C Senior Analyst to develop and implement approaches and frameworks that underpin and enable the organisation to understand its performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities.


Your team will provide relevant, high quality, insightful analysis to support delivery of the MPS Performance Framework, steer organisational direction, inform decision making at all levels, provide assurance and drive continuous improvement with a clear evidence base.


As the Lead Analyst you will work to the Head of Performance who has accountability for creating a service improvement framework and ensuring emerging best practice and initiatives are embedded effectively across the MPS.

In this Role you will:

Assist, take forward and influence performance analysis across the MPS, as determined by the Head of Performance Support delivery of the performance management ecosystem across the MPS, including performance implementation and architecture Remove blockers and act as an escalation point for important issues Be an ambassador for performance and analytics across the MPS Develop, track and report on Key Performance Indicators that hold the organisation to account against its strategic and tactical objectives, as identified within New Met for London Be responsible for reporting on the accuracy and quality of data and performance, and setting standards on how performance and insights are used Proactively share knowledge and promote a data-driven culture Coach and mentor performance analysts (Cs & Ds) across the MPS Utilise stakeholder engagement working with senior leaders across the MPS in developing and supporting performance conversations Work alongside other performance and analytical functions to develop horizon scanning and insight to inform decision-making Oversee delivery of products that help the organisation understand its performance challenges, risks and threats to support delivery against More Trust, Less Crime, High Standards

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via an online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 30th April 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 to 2 weeks from closing.


Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 to 3 weeks from hiring manager review.

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Essential For The Role
Essential criteria for the role:

Key Skills

You will have excellent analytical and written skills, with an attention to detail. You will be comfortable communicating with a wide range of audiences, at all levels, both internally and externally. A track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. An ability to promote and uphold organisational objectives when faced with competing priorities. An analytical and innovative mind set, with an ability to develop solutions to complex problems. An ability to present performance, analysis and insight through visualisations and written documents in a clear and concise manner. Understanding of National and MPS reporting frameworks and governance.

Experience

Leadership and development of large teams Senior stakeholder engagement Experience of delivering performance products to drive operational activity Working in a fast-paced environment An understanding of relevant data sources, tools and systems

Desirables

Make complex recommendations at a tactical and strategic level Communicate negative and positive information to stakeholders Development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks across multiple projects An appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing policing on data and technology. Influencing, challenging and coaching others

Required Languages
English
Reports To
Sarah Burrows
Candidate Information Pack
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
We take ownership at level 3

We are collaborative at level 3

We support, deliver and inspire at level 3

We analyse critically at level 3

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.



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