Data Science Senior Analyst - Strategic Insight Unit

It's the Met's job to keep Londoners safe. That isn't just down to front-line policing. We need specialists like you to improve what we do and how we do it. Our Strategic Insight Unit (SIU) combines advanced data analytics, behavioural science and social research skills with expertise in operational policing to deliver valuable empirical insight to the Met.

Join us, and you'll make a make a big difference to our decision making.

The Team

The Metropolitan Police Service is looking for a Senior Analyst to join its Strategic Insight Unit (SIU). The SIU delivers empirical insights in support of evidence-based policing via three main routes:

• We Explain - we use behavioural science, data analytics, operational insight, and social research to understand what's happening, how and why.
  • We Innovate - we bring fresh thinking and new ideas into the Met to challenge the status quo and change MPS policies and practice.
    • We Test - We work with operational MPS units and external experts to co-design and deliver scientifically robust trials and evaluations.

      The Role

      As a Senior Analyst in the SIU you will support the Met's Principal Criminologist, Head of the SIU and your analytics team to deliver research projects. You will do this by constructing analysis-compatible datasets and employing various research methodologies to produce high quality robust analysis that informs MPS decision making and practices. You will be able to translate the results of your analysis into meaningful insights that help front-line officers and senior leaders make strategic decisions on how to deal with the complex challenges facing the MPS. You will be responsible for managing projects from inception to the production of finalised outputs, which will involve managing resources and the sometimes conflicting demands of stakeholders. In addition, you will be responsible for managing and supporting junior analysts.

      How to apply

      To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/ or Personal Statement.

      Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 5^{th June 2025.}

      Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date.

      Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.

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