Data Analyst - Nov 26Police

Data Analyst

Location: HQ, Northallerton, with the opportunity for hybrid working

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Salary: PO1-6, £41,487 - £47,046

Closing Date: 9am 26th November 2026

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and motivated Data Analyst to join our Business Insight function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping North Yorkshire Police make evidence-based decisions through high-quality analysis, forecasting, and business intelligence.

As a Data Analyst, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders, developing strong client relationships and delivering insightful reports, dashboards, and analytical products that support strategic planning and organisational performance. You will translate complex data into clear, compelling stories and help shape the future direction of services through predictive and forward-looking analysis.

This role is ideal for a curious and analytical individual who enjoys solving problems, challenging assumptions, and identifying innovative ways to use data to improve organisational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement

Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners across the organisation.

Design and develop interactive reports, dashboards, and performance products that provide meaningful management information.

Understand business needs and help clients develop greater analytical maturity.

Identify opportunities to improve and innovate reporting, analytical tools, and business intelligence capabilities.

Work closely with change and business planning teams to support effective benefits realisation and future planning.

Data Analysis and Service Delivery

Utilise a range of analytical tools, software packages, and methodologies to clean, manipulate, analyse, and interpret complex datasets.

Develop predictive models and forecasting approaches that support informed decision-making.

Independently research business challenges and develop innovative data solutions.

Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through robust analysis.

Present analytical findings to support organisational performance discussions, conferences, and board-level decision-making.

Insight and Storytelling

Apply descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics techniques to provide actionable insight.

Transform complex data into meaningful narratives and user-friendly outputs.

Provide professional advice and guidance to help stakeholders understand data, trends, and analytical outcomes.

Data Governance and Professional Expertise

Maintain knowledge of statutory reporting requirements and local performance measures.

Support the development and maintenance of a trusted organisational reporting and dashboard library.

Act as a subject matter expert in data and analytics when representing the organisation.

Collaborate with ICT colleagues to continually improve understanding of data structures and improve the quality and accessibility of analytics.

What We’re Looking For

Experience analysing and interpreting data from multiple sources.

Strong data literacy skills and the ability to use a range of analytical tools and programming languages.

Experience gathering and developing reporting requirements from customers or stakeholders.

The ability to translate complex information into clear, meaningful insight.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

A high level of motivation, curiosity, and attention to detail.

A degree in a relevant subject with a significant analytical component, or equivalent demonstrable analytical experience and skills.

Desirable

Experience developing predictive analytics and forecasting models.

Experience creating interactive dashboards and business intelligence products.

Experience delivering analytical insight within a complex public sector, emergency services, or operational environment.

Knowledge of performance management frameworks and business planning processes.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options

Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services

Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives

Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON

Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging

Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment

Hold a full UK manual driving licence

Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period

Meet residency requirements for vetting:

o   MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?

As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

Interviews are scheduled to take place: 7/8 December 2026

We look forward to receiving your online application.