Business Analyst
Location: Guildford, England
Salary: £33,128 – £39,149 plus £4,000 market supplement (Grade G)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Working Hours: 36 hours per week, hybrid working available
Chief Constables’ Message
We welcome your interest in joining Surrey Police and Sussex Police. Our teams work selflessly to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented individuals who put the needs of the public first and want to make a real difference.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role
This is an exciting Business Analyst career development opportunity in the Joint Surrey Police & Sussex Police Change Delivery Department. You will support the Operation Solve Programme, which is reviewing areas of the policing model and delivering business change and technology-enabled projects aimed at improving public service provision.
We welcome applications from experienced Business Analysts, individuals looking to transition into this field, or those already working in policing seeking a new career direction. Training towards a BCS Business Analysis Certification will be provided, with coaching and portfolio development leading to promotion opportunities.
Responsibilities
Working under the direction of Programme and Project Managers, you will:
- Manage tasks and schedules of programmes, projects and workstreams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear requirements.
- Support the development of scorecards, dashboards, and reports (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Evaluate solution options within the policing framework.
- Identify risks and issues from research and best practices, recommending corrective actions.
- Undertake business process analysis to identify improvements and efficiencies.
- Collaborate with teams to understand data needs and deliver insights.
- Perform data analysis on change impacts (demand, performance, costs, training, skills, risks).
- Present analysis to stakeholders in accessible formats.
- Provide cost/benefit analysis to support effective public fund spending.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in business change or continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused with an understanding of organisational goals.
- Team-oriented and results-driven.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to work with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism under pressure.
Benefits
Policing is a 24/7 service, and we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements, including job shares, part-time working, and agile working.
Benefits include:
- Career progression and training
- Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- Generous annual leave allowance
- On-site gyms and sports clubs
- Parental leave support
- Discounts for everyday spending
- Financial and mental wellbeing support
- Discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
This role is part of a collaborative unit between Surrey Police and Sussex Police. Employment terms will depend on which Force you are appointed to.
- Grade G salary range: £33,128 – £39,149 plus £4,000 p.a. market supplement
- Grade H salary range (for exceptional candidates): £38,064 – £45,058 plus £4,000 p.a. market supplement
You will be required to attend Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford two days per week, with some travel to Lewes HQ and other sites. Hybrid remote working is supported.
For more details, contact:
Andy Knight (Lead Business Improvement Consultant)
Email: Andrew.Knight@sussex.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. Diversity brings fresh perspectives and helps us deliver better policing services. We are committed to inclusion, anti-racism, and supporting staff from all backgrounds.
We are members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, and are signatories of the Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant.
Application Information
- Reference Number: SYSX STAFF04557
- Date Posted: 05/09/2025
- Closing Date: 22/09/2025
- Location: Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
Please note: Task completion will be part of the recruitment process.
