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<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Strategy and Policy Team for a <strong>dynamic</strong> and <strong>committed individual</strong> to support the council’s research and information function as a Principal Senior Research and Information Analyst.</p><p>You will provide the Council with a robust evidence and analysis service across all levels and departments. You will <strong>deliver</strong> and contribute to high profile Council priorities including Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) as well as <strong>analyse</strong>, <strong>interpret</strong>, <strong>report</strong> and <strong>present information</strong>, and <strong>make recommendations</strong> to assist the Council to understand the communities it serves and how well it serves them, supporting effective decision making and strategy development.</p><p><strong>What will I be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Use a wide variety of national and local data sources to provide information and reports to support the Council’s management of evidence and insight</li><li>Provide robust evidence, insight and recommendations to inform the Council’s strategic decision making</li><li>Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to evidence, develop and implement wider corporate initiatives and programmes</li><li>Lead and support on a variety of research, policy and performance projects</li><li>Use a variety of software to perform a range of statistical analysis on topics such as census, deprivation, economy, population, Council performance and consultation and engagement results</li><li>Support and develop the Derbyshire Observatory website including dashboard creation using Power BI and SQL</li><li>Managing and motivating a team of Research colleagues and contribute to the maintenance of a highly competent and professional working environment</li></ul><p>This list is not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive <strong>job profile</strong> for more detail.</p><p><strong>What skills and experience do you need to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Be <strong>enthusiastic, versatile</strong> and <strong>self-motivated</strong> with the ability to work well as part of a team</li><li><strong>Confidence to work under pressure</strong> and manage several tasks simultaneously</li><li><strong>Educated to degree level</strong> or equivalent in a relevant subject with <strong>knowledge of legislation </strong>and current initiatives affecting local government</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with <strong>attention to detail</strong></li><li>Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilise dashboard generation and geographical systems</li><li><strong>Excellent</strong> report writing and communication skills</li><li>Proven ability to <strong>motivate</strong> people at all levels to make decisions in a complex and emerging evidence-led strategy and policy environment</li></ul><p>We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Support &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service):</strong> Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.</li><li><strong>Flexi Time Scheme:</strong> Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.</li><li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme:</strong> Providing financial security.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support Framework:</strong> Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.</li><li><strong>Employee Wellbeing Support:</strong> Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.</li><li><strong>Training and Development:</strong> Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li><li><strong>Cycle to Work Scheme:</strong> Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li><li><strong>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: </strong>Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.</li><li><strong>Our Derbyshire Rewards:</strong> a package of benefits and discounts.</li><li>&amp; much more</li></ul><p>If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Mel Turvey <a href="mailto:mel.turvey@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mel.turvey@derbyshire.gov.uk</a></p><p> Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 21st January 2026 </p><p>Policy20205 </p><p>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>CS1</p><p>This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.</p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but <strong>this role does not offer visa sponsorship</strong>. Please apply <strong>only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship</strong>, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.</p><p>We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.</p><ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Principal Research and Information Analyst

<h4> Location </h4> Force Headquarters <h4> Agile working – work style </h4> Agile Worker <h4> Business Area </h4> Information Management <h4> Department </h4> Information Management <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> K <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£42,612 - £50,949</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV <h4> Description </h4><p><strong>Help shape the future of information management</strong></p><p>As our <strong>Freedom of Information Officer</strong>, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering a proactive, high-quality service that ensure transparency and compliance under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.</p><p>Working within our fast-paced Information Management Department, you’ll guide a skilled team, collaborate across multiple business units and influence how critical information is shared with the public and partners.</p><p><strong>Salary: £42,612 - £50,949</strong></p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Process requests for the disclosure of information</li><li>Asses complex information, undertake risk assessment, provide detailed rationale</li><li>Provide training and coaching support to the team and wider force</li></ul><p><strong>The must haves</strong></p><ul><li>Experience of preparing evidence-based reports</li><li>Experience of identifying, understanding and applying legislation and case law</li><li>Able to problem solve and resolve complaints</li></ul><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p>At Derbyshire Constabulary, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank"><strong>reward and benefits</strong></a> available to all our employees.</p><p><strong>What’s next</strong></p><p>Please click <strong>APPLY </strong>to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by highlighting your skills and experience.</p><p><strong>To support you with your application we have provided some </strong><a href="https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vGS12xsbDC1vl4vU?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank"><strong>application guidance</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/find-job/our-recruitment-process" target="_blank"><strong>our recruitment process</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: <a href="mailto:careers@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">careers@derbyshire.police.uk</a></p><p><strong>Who we are</strong></p><p>At Derbyshire Constabulary, policing isn’t just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.</p><p><strong>To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our </strong><a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>careers website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/candidate/download_file_opp/9263/56782/1/0/eddf436c33b9384e1a8ef4d3a3b9018d52ffc79f" target="_blank"> Freedom of Information Officer.pdf – 165KB </a><br>





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Derbyshire Constabulary

Freedom of Information Officer

<h4> Location </h4> Derbyshire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4><p>Salary</p></h4><p>£31,164 - £50,256</p><h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV, SC <h4> Description </h4><p>Derbyshire Constabulary has an exciting opportunity for constables, who are existing Authorised Firearms Officers, to transfer to Derbyshire.</p><p> About the unit :-</p><p> The Armed Response Unit provides the central armed response for the county and niche specialist capability including Tactical Rifle, Close Protection and Mobile Armed Support to Surveillance. It also provides Firearms tactical advice for the force with the Firearms Support Unit.</p><p>The Armed Response Unit is an evolving group of professional officers who are highly trained and motivated. The teams have access to the most up-to-date equipment and training to ensure they can carry out their role and receive support and development within the unit. We a modern state-of-the-art firing range which was completed in December 2017.</p><p> The unit is currently working a four-on, four-off 12-hour shift pattern.</p><p> This is a demanding role that requires the successful candidates to demonstrate:</p><p> A proven ability to undertake all duties outlined in the National Authorised Firearms Officer role profile.</p><p>Candidates must be able to produce a training record endorsed by their Chief Firearms Instructor.</p><p>You must be:-</p><p> Substantive in the rank of Constable within a Home Office force.</p><p>Be an occupationally and operationally competent Authorised Firearms Officer trained to a minimum AFO role profile as detailed in the NPFTC.</p><p>Be able to pass the JRFT to level 9-4 on application.</p><p>Be a current police advanced driver or willing to take an advanced driving course.</p><p>Be able to evidence occupational and operational competence at interview.</p><p>Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues with current force.</p><p>The Recruitment Process</p><p> Stage 1: Your application – you will need to provide evidence that demonstrates your competency to be an Authorised firearms officer. Please ensure you review the Competency and Values Framework document before applying.</p><p>Stage 2: Interview – this will be with two senior officers who will be assessing you against the personal qualities required for an Armed Response Unit Constable, and also your commitment to Derbyshire Constabulary and the challenges that we face as a County.</p><p>Stage 3: Firearms Assessment.</p><p>Stage 4: Pre–employment checks – If you are successful at the interview you will be invited in for a medical and fitness test. If you pass both the medical and fitness test we will also carry out vetting checks and contact your current force HR department and line manager for employment references.</p><p>Stage 5: Final Offer – If all of the above checks are met satisfactorily, we will write to you offering you a position with Derbyshire Constabulary. Please do not serve your notice to your current force until you have received your final offer letter in writing.</p><p>The application form and job description are both available on our E-Recruitment portal, which allows you to track the progress of your application.</p><p>Please be aware that where Officers are unable to retain their firearms status, in accordance with the Firearms Training Standard Operating Procedures, they may be permanently removed from the post.</p><p>Please be aware that we are not able to accept applications from officers serving in non-Home Office Forces.</p><p>The closing date is Sunday 1st February 2026 at 23:55 but may be earlier depending on the number of applications received.</p><p> Who we are?</p><p>Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England.</p><p>To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.</p><p>We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.</p><h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/candidate/download_file_opp/9232/56782/1/0/d1a31a1d7fb098d5c450e384d5033bababe84aa5" target="_blank"> ARU Constable JD.docx (1) (1).pdf – 624KB </a><br>





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