Statistics Officer

A **Statistics Officer **is required for a **Temporary 15-month (maternity cover) full time role,** paying **£32,757.33** (FTE) per annum, **plus £3,033.56 (pro-rated) London Allowance** **per annum** with the British Transport Police (BTP) based in **Force Headquarters, Camden London.**

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. As Statistics Officer with BTP you will provide accurate and timely responses to Freedom of Information requests and data returns to a variety of external organisations (including Home Office data returns and parliamentary questions) and support the preparation of force wide and departmental performance reports and accounts by providing accurate and timely data that is pertinent to the reports.

As a **Statistics Officer** you will be required to:

- ** Manage requests for statistical data from various sources across the organisation.**:

- ** Undertake analysis of data sets; including crime, incidents, statistics and open source information.**:

- ** Identify information gaps and make recommendations based on analysed data to SCT, Senior Officers, managers, other staff, senior managers within external agencies and the BTPA.**:

- ** Manage and respond to Freedom of Information and Data return requests in a timely manner**:

- ** Use Power BI to analyse and present data from officers and staff to use to make decisions.**:

- ** Collate and analyse data drawn from multiple sources**:

- ** Develop and maintain a database of key indicators and information in order to track performance and highlight exceptions.**:

- ** Preparing and delivering high quality analytical products, leading BTP’s commitment to evidence-based policing in accordance with BTP’s strategic objectives.**:

- ** Support other departments, units and individual staff with their analytical needs ensuring a proactive approach.**:

- ** Understand and interpret requests for information from the Senior Management Team and compile appropriate, accurate and timely evaluation of data from various systems.**

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Statistics Officer** **will be required to evidence the following:

- ** Excellent quantitative analytical skills**:

- ** Ability to work with a variety of complex data sets**:

- ** The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative**:

- ** The ability to liaise with internal and external contacts to establish and develop a two-way exchange of information and data**:

- ** Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences**:

- ** The ability to synthesise and summarise complex information (including statistics) into a user-friendly format**:

- ** Good report writing skills, including editing and proof-reading.**:

- ** Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure while producing high quality work.**:

- ** Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.**:

- ** Prioritisation skills to manage time and workload - the post holder must be able to evidence managing a demanding workload**
- Salary of **£32,757.33**(FTE) per annum, **plus £3,033.56 (pro-rated) London Allowance** **per annum**:

- Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible agile working approach
- Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
- Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
- Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
- Pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.