23826 - Analyst - South West Prisons Group

Ministry of Justice • Portland, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The South West Prisons Group Analyst provides analytical support across the Group and its establishments, helping ensure information is managed effectively and used to inform decision-making. The role involves maintaining information systems, producing management information, identifying trends and emerging issues, and providing timely analysis to support operational performance. The post-holder reports to the Group Performance and Assurance Support and works as part of a small team collecting, analysing and presenting information to support continuous improvement. The position has no line-management responsibilities and requires regular travel to prison establishments across the South West Group.

The role combines data analysis, stakeholder engagement and administration. The post-holder produces and distributes monthly performance reports, maintains accurate information systems, monitors trends and areas of concern, and provides advice and guidance to managers and staff. They also support the collection of Service Delivery Indicator information and help ensure key information is shared effectively across the Group. The position is permanent and part-time, working up to 18.5 hours per week. Working arrangements can be discussed at interview, although some flexibility is required to support operational and business needs.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and present information clearly.
• Experience building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, to analyse data and produce high-quality reports.
• Some flexibility in working arrangements to support operational and business needs.
• Willingness to travel regularly to prison establishments across the South West Group.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate information to support and inform decision-making across the Group.
• Produce and distribute monthly information reports and collate feedback from stakeholders.
• Maintain information systems and ensure they are kept up to date.
• Provide advice and guidance on current trends, performance issues and emerging risks.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review management information, assess its significance and recommend appropriate actions.
• Analyse trends, hotspots and performance profiles to identify potential areas of concern and keep managers informed.
• Produce and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders and partner agencies to ensure information is communicated effectively.
• Collate and manage information relating to Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs).
• Arrange meetings and prepare associated paperwork, minutes and action logs.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post, as required.

Benefits

• Annual leave, calculated on a pro-rata basis where applicable.
• Nine days (66 hours and 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays, added to the annual leave allowance.
• Choice of two Civil Service pension schemes.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to operational requirements and completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
• Season ticket advance eligibility after two months' service.
• Training and development opportunities, including security and diversity training and an individual induction programme.
• Opportunities to access promotion programmes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed