We have an exciting opportunity for a FOI & Data Returns Officer to work within the Performance Management Unit on a temporary basis for 18 months. The Performance Management Unit are responsible for all statutory and corporate performance management and policy issues

As a FOI & Data Returns Officer you will ensure the timely completion of statutory returns and requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.,

Coordinating provision of crime data for all external requests including Freedom of Information Requests (FOI) and Home Office Annual Data Requirements (ADRs).

Running and auditing crime data for FOI requests.

Analysing data to ensure requirements under FOI legislation are satisfied.

Quality assuring data returns from report design unit officers.

Quality assuring data accuracy in crime performance reports.

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders where data provision includes sensitive or potentially damaging information.

Auditing and correcting automated returns to the Home Office Data hub including developing data queries to ensure future accuracy.

Coordinating and quality assuring the provision of Annual Data returns to the Home Office.

Supporting HMICFRS Inspections by providing crime data as requested and quality assuring other data provided.

Providing guidance support and mentoring to new and existing staff in use of discoverer including checking accuracy and providing feedback.

Development of new and modified data queries to provide quick and accurate data to support performance and governance.

Responsible for building capacity in BI to replace excel based data queries.

Providing Strategic Compliance Unit with crime and data analysis as needed.

Providing accurate crime data as requested for performance review officers.

Presenting of accurate crime reports for all stakeholders

Experience of analysis and presentation of statistical data.

Experience of working in a small team environment to short deadlines under pressure.

Experience of using Microsoft Excel, including the creation and use of spreadsheets.

Ability to use Microsoft Word.

Knowledge and experience of working with sensitive and/or complex datasets., 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.

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 South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

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

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working

A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust

Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police

Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice

Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme

Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)

Membership to the Sports and Social Club

Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks