Researcher
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Researcher to join the Hydrant Programme’s analysis and research team. This person will have a commitment to applied research and have previous experience of supporting an analytical team or researcher in the handling of data within this subject area together with effective communication skills across Microsoft programmes, along with a strong interest in being part of a team supporting national policing.
Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025.
Salary: Band D £28,302 - £31,755 per annum
Hours of work are 37 per week Monday to Friday; specific pattern to be negotiated.
Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.
Closing date is 19.07.2024 at 15.00
Hybrid - (Homeworker) - 40% (2 days) homeworking, 60% (3 days) on premise each week (pro-rata for part-time working) It is important to note that you will be expected to attend Moss Way Police Station in Sheffield when working on premise.
Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire; the Hydrant Programme provides support for the work of the NPCC child protection and abuse investigation (CPAI) portfolio and is the national lead for the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Taskforce launched by the Prime Minister in 2023.
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:
- Experience of researching and collating data
- Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
- Proven problem-solving skills, ability to use own initiative and work under pressure.
- Effective communication skills, being articulate and able to debate issues.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of performance and intelligence management processes and techniques.
- Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:
- A working knowledge of Evidence Based Policing principles
- Previous experience of or trained in the use of Microsoft Excel or analytical and data mining tools such as i2, iBase, Power BI, Microsoft Reporting or equivalent.
Also desirable is a working knowledge of the Police National Database (PND), Police National Computer (PNC) and wider knowledge on Crime Management Systems including Niche/Athena and Connect.
You will also need to be at ease with reading and categorising large volumes of CSA material.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact [email protected]