Strategic Performance Analyst
OPCC
Permanent
Full Time or Part Time
Headquarters Devizes
W9 £38,979 - £40,932
DSE use (for a substantial part of work)
11/09/2026, 23:55
Are you an experienced analyst who enjoys working well with others and turns complex information into meaningful insight?
Wiltshire and Swindon Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is seeking a Strategic Performance Analyst to play a key role in supporting evidence-based decision making, strategic oversight and organisational improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly transformed Strategy, Performance and Oversight team and help shape how performance, risk and improvement are understood across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide independent analytical insight that informs strategic decision making, strengthens scrutiny and supports continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
As our Strategic Performance Analyst, you will:
- Lead the collection, analysis and interpretation of strategic performance information.
- Develop dashboards, reports and briefings that provide clear and actionable insight.
- Identify trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues, helping leaders understand what they mean and where action is needed.
- Evaluate the impact of improvement and change activity.
- Maintain and support strategic risk reporting and assurance processes.
- Provide professional challenge and evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Help strengthen organisational oversight, governance and accountability.
This is a role for someone who enjoys asking questions, exploring evidence and helping organisations improve through better understanding of performance and outcomes.
About you
We're looking for someone who can combine strong analytical capability with excellent communication and influencing skills.
You will have:
- Experience analysing performance, risk or improvement activity.
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, briefings and analytical products for senior audiences using analytical and reporting tools and techniques.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
- Confidence in presenting evidence, providing challenge and influencing decision making.
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience demonstrating substantial analytical capability.
Knowledge of risk, assurance or public-sector accountability frameworks, would be advantageous.
Why join us?
At the Wiltshire and Swindon OPCC, you'll have the opportunity to work on issues that matter to communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to improving services, strengthening accountability and delivering positive outcomes for the public.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible and agile working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Dedicated learning and development opportunities
- Occupational health and wellbeing support and a free on-site gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
Our Commitment
Wiltshire Police and the OPCC are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.
Help us turn information into insight, and insight into improvement. Apply today.
Turn data into decisions. Turn insight into improvement. Join Wiltshire and Swindon's new Strategy, Performance and Oversight team as our Strategic Performance Analyst and help shape the future of public accountability and performance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
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To apply
If you want to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, making a difference please visit our recruitment site for more details and to start your application.