SYP - Performance Review Officer - Perm - May 2023

Role:                   Performance Review Officer

Department:     Performance & Governance

Location:            Carbrook House HQ, Sheffield

Salary:                £32,409 - £37,074

Hours:               37hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

The post of Performance Review Officer sits within the Performance Management Unit reporting to the Performance Manager. There are a number of Performance Review Officers within the Unit, each with specific roles and responsibilities. This post is responsible for the supervision of a performance analyst. The key responsibility is in the delivery of accurate, insightful and timely performance reporting to support performance improvement across the force.

If you hold a degree with a statistical content or can demonstrate sufficient experience of strategic performance management and are passionate about supporting improvements through effective delivery of information, then this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• positively engage with a variety of departments to understand customer needs
• negotiate timescales and agree clear expectations for delivery
• understand the role of performance management in driving organisational improvement
• apply the most effective methods of analysing and displaying data and information
• understand and question the datasets, to ensure rational interpretation
• use a keen eye for detail and focus on data quality and appropriate caveats
• interpret the complex into understandable information
• display good communication skills both written and oral
• remain calm under pressure, consistent in approach to daily tasks and committed to customer service

All work will support the focus of the force in delivering an outstanding service to the public of South Yorkshire.

Skills and experience:

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

SYP is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.  

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Closing Date:

Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Catrina Hall via email on Catrina.Hall@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. 

Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It’s really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills.  We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role.  We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

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