Assistant Performance Analyst; Headquarters

Location of Role: Chelmsford

Advert Closing Date: 09/07/2026

Starting Salary: £30,333.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two individuals to undertake the role of Assistant Performance Analyst within the Performance Analysis Unit (PAU).

The Assistant Performance Analyst will support the delivery of high-quality performance analysis, reporting, and insight to inform decision-making across Essex Police. This is an entry-level development role designed to build capability in data analysis, reporting, and modern analytical tools.

• Has the aptitude to learn to use analytical tools and produce standardised reports and charts.
• Will work on projects with limited scope under the guidance of Force/Senior Performance Analysts, replicating existing analysis and data techniques (progressing to greater independence where appropriate).
• Has the opportunity to develop an understanding of the wider analytics context, tools and techniques.
• Is responsible for the accuracy and quality of data (and analysis).
• Will support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting products, including developing capability in tools such as Power BI.

You will need to evidence experience in a data-driven working environment (minimum one year) or demonstrate equivalent transferable skills through education or practical application.

You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and be able to evidence an ability to clean and manipulate data. You must also be able to evidence self-management of your workload and priorities, as well as your ability to work under pressure to meet urgent deadlines.

• Intermediate knowledge level of Excel – you must have a working knowledge of Excel’s functionality, and an ability to perform data preparation and cleansing.
• Communicating analysis and insight – you must be able to extract key findings from analysis/reports and use appropriate media to communicate findings, tailoring this to the end-user’s requirements.
• Verification and validation of data and analysis – you must understand basic data issues and conduct checks to ensure that the data (and analysis) is accurate. You must also understand the concept of data being fit for purpose as well as the context of the data.
• Undertaking analysis and providing insight – it would be desirable if you understand and can work with colleagues to apply core techniques for analysis and providing insight, and present clear insights that colleagues can understand and use.
• Experience of using Business Intelligence software – it would be desirable if you have experience of working with business intelligence and data visualisation tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.

You will work predominantly (60% or more) at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford. Headquarters is 1.2 miles from Essex Police Railway Station. There are several bus routes in close proximity of Essex Police Headquarters (including Park and Ride). Chelmsford Town Centre is less than one mile walk. The rest of the time you will be able to work at home or at other police site locations.

In return the Performance Analysis Unit offers an intellectually stimulating environment and is committed to developing analytical capability. This role provides a structured development pathway into a professional analyst role, including opportunities to build technical skills in data analysis and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.

The Performance Analysis Unit supports flexible working and promotes an agile office culture, alongside continuous learning and development opportunities.

This post is deemed to be a ‘designated’ post which means that you will be subject to management vetting and National Security Clearance (SC) as per Essex Police policy.

Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the “reason for application” question, within the application form itself. CV’s, covering letters or attachments are not…