Strategic Analyst

Strategic Governance Unit
Kidlington
TVP Broad Band 4I
Band 4I, circa £36,545 per annum, plus benefits
Full Time
Permanent

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY

This is a role in which you will develop and produce strategic analytical products to inform senior decision makers in support of the Strategic Planning cycle, including analysis of internal and external strategic factors, environmental scanning, demand and capability and capacity assessments. Through analysis you will identify areas of organisational threat, harm and risk to inform the development of strategy. You will incorporate innovative approaches into your analysis and will deliver your products to tight deadlines.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent with the ability to think strategically and work across professional boundaries in a multi-disciplined and complex environment. Knowledge and experience in the production of strategic analysis with the ability to problem solve and analyse large quantities of data is essential. You will have the ability to develop strategic insight to influence key stakeholders across the organisation and effectively deliver strategic analysis to inform decision-making and the setting of organisational priorities. You will be proactive and work efficiently with minimum supervision.

Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to adapt to all levels of the organisation and ability to communicate complex or specialist information to a non-specialist audience, facilitate workshops and deliver presentations. You will work with customers across the whole organisation. You will be self- motivated and able to use your initiative and proactively develop your professional skills, ensuring knowledge, techniques and skills are kept up to date. Excellent literacy, numeric and research skills are required for this role together with experience of using office software to a high standard.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, performance related pay increases, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 17151.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16th August 2020.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.