Job Description

Performance Analyst

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Vacancy Reference Number
20269


Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
Learning & Development
Location
Hendon, Sidcup
Building
MARLOWE HOUSE , NEW SCOTLAND YARD , PEEL CENTRE HENDON
Band
Band C
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Title:

Performance Analyst

Salary:

The starting salary is 47,060, which includes allowances totalling 2,928.


The salary is broken down as 44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 52,652. Plus, a location allowance of 1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of 1,000.

Location

Hendon, Sidcup



Learning & Development (L&D) Performance & Assurance team is a new function within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) that has been created to deliver analytical support to enable the organisation to manage its L&D performance. Through the New Met for London plan the team will look to deliver data-driven decision making to enable more trust, less crime and high standards. This means treating our data in the same way we treat our people, methods and technology, as a strategic asset.


A key part of L&D Strategy & Performance pillar will be the Performance & Assurance team, and we're currently looking for Senior Reporting Analysts to drive and maintain reporting services that enable data-driven decision-making and compliance. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish best practices, supporting users with training, and enhancing data capability across the Met. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded with demonstrable recent experience.

Key Role Responsibilities:

You'll have a number of core duties relating to L&D reporting. These include:

Leading the design and build of visually compelling dashboards and reports to drive business insights Gathering reporting requirements and defining the KPIs, measures and metrics for reporting solutions, and storing this critical data centrally Analysing data within reports to provide pertinent insights that inform stakeholders' strategic decision-making Leading all reporting and dashboard testing and ensuring a high level of quality assurance is met before reports and dashboards are published Owning the creation of the technical documentation required to support the team

When it comes to people management and teamwork, we'll expect you to:

Be willing to learn new MPS systems and reporting applications Foster a data-driven culture throughout L&D, promoting data literacy and data analysis tools and techniques Monitor your objectives and seek feedback to continuously improve your performance Set clear expectations and use your strengths to meet personal and team goals Promote a culture of respect, inclusion and diversity across your teams, one that supports and encourages positivity Provide guidance, support and mentoring to Reporting Analysts, and ensure ongoing succession for key positions

You should possess the following knowledge, experience and skills:

Well-developed functional reporting experience within Finance and/or L&D operational functions Practical knowledge of core end-to-end shared services and data sets covering Commercial, Finance and/or L&D Plenty of experience in building reports and analytics using tools such as Fabric, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik, and using statistical analysis methodologies such as clustering and regression Experience of team management and the provision of clear direction, support and resolution Knowledge of implementing best in practice reporting and analytics dashboards Knowledge of developing and improving data and reporting standards, processes and governance Knowledge of operating Oracle ERP platforms and Oracle Analytics Cloud solutions

You may in addition be required from time to time to undertake additional duties necessary to meet the needs of the Met; such duties to be commensurate with the responsibilities and grading of the post.

Location and working hours:

Shifts are Monday-Friday office hours, but there needs to be flexibility to meet the criteria of the role as and when required. The role will be blended working across London.


This role is considered a non-operational role under the Hybrid Working Policy. The expectation is you will travel into the office 3 times per week.


L&D supports flexible working, but this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Posting Information:

This will be a full- time role in L&D Performance & Assurance. For existing MPS officers and staff, postings will take place in line with the next corporate posting schedule once the selection process is complete.


Successful candidates will be expected to remain in this role for 2 years before applying for any other internal roles.

Criteria in Assessment

Paper Sift will be conducted on the documents provided by the applicant (CV)


Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. This will be a panel-based interview with competency-based questions.


The interview will be assessed against the Met Competence Value Framework (CVF) for Band C Level 3 competences.

We analyse critically. We are collaborative. We take ownership. Value - Integrity.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button ". The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 31st December 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the closing date.


Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.

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Essential For The Role
Essential Skills:

Successful candidates will be expected to evidence the following attributes:

4+ years functional reporting experience within operational functions: L&D, finance, HR and/or commercial Practical Knowledge of core end to end shared services and data sets covering (at least one) L&D, Commercial, Finance and HR scope 4+ years' experience in building reports and analytics using multiple tools (e.g.Fabric, PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik or Similar), and using statistical analysis methodologies e.g. clustering, regression etc. Experience of managing a team of individuals providing clear direction, support and resolution Knowledge of implementing best in practice reporting and analytics dashboard Highlighting risk and assurance areas and offer workable solutions Knowledge in developing and improving data and reporting standards, processes and governance

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of operations of LMS, CARMs and PSOP platforms would be a key preferable

Required Languages
English
Reports To
Band B- Data and Reporting Lead
Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf - 971KB Opens in a new window
The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
We analyse critically at level 3

We collaborate at level 3

We take ownership at level 3

The following values will be tested against during sift:
Integrity

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.



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