Job Description

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.


Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.


Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.


Division / Department - Operations Command

Grade - Surrey Police Grade E / Sussex Police Grade 8

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police 28,372 - 32,224 / Sussex Police 27,747 - 29,649

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week


Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.


Chief Constables' Message


We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.


We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.


We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities


nFrom your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.


It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.


In this role you will support Operations Command with effective research and administration, to assist the performance function within the command. You will also support the wider organisations through the co-ordination of Force rotas.


Your attention to detail, data research and analysis will help shape Operations Command going forward by providing information to understand what works well and where there may be areas for improvement.


The position is based in Lewes HQ and covers a Monday to Friday working week.


Responsibilities include:


Working with the Intelligence, Tasking, Administartion and Performance (ITAP) Manager and ITAP Analyst to provide data to be used in performance products for both the command, and individual teams. Using various police systems to obtain this data and turn it into usable information. Determining new ways of collecting data or interrogating new systems to enhance the overall statistical picture. Collate information regarding specific Operations to measure their overall success. Ensure the smooth running of the Daily Management Meeting to enable Senior Management Team awareness of departmental resourcing, highlight potential issues and keep track of priority incidents. The responsibilty for ensuring this meeting is prepared in advance is split between the two researcher positions. Co-ordinate rotas for Force level roles.
Skills & Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to all levels within the department. A keen eye for detail. Working with large quantities of data, being able to spot errors or issues. Ability to understand, create, maintain and develop spreadsheets and interrogate them for relevant information. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, prioritising and managing workloads whilst often working against tight deadlines. Excellent IT skills - conversant with Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Microsoft 365, diary management and particularly Excel. Experience of / ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate records and reports from relevant data including graphical interpretation. Ability to travel to sites across Sussex and Surrey so a full driving licence is essential.
Why Work With Us?


Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.


We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;


career progression contributory pension scheme (LGPS) generous annual leave allowance discounts for everyday spend on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs generous and supportive parental leave financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support discounted contributory healthcare scheme


Further Information


For more information regarding this role please contact Lorraine Doherty, ITAP Manager, at lorraine.doherty@sussex.police.uk or on 07768 046500.


Diversity Statement


We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.


We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.


We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our

full anti-racism statement here

.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.



Additional Information


Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding

noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com

to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.


Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.




Operations Command Data Researcher Grade 8 Apr 25.docx Job Detail


Reference number


SYSX STAFF04331
Date posted


20/05/2025
Closing date


03/06/2025
Location


Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes