HQ Job Description (JD)
Band 4
Group Family: Generic - Analysts
Job Description: Analyst Support Officer
Document Ref.
HQ-JES -2154_Generic - Analyst Support Officer_v2.0
Document Type
Management
Version
2.0
Classification
Unclassified
Date of Issue
17/7/2019
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Head of Group
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
HQ-JES -2154_Generic - Analyst Support Officer_v2.0
HQ Job Description
Job Title
Analyst Support Officer
Directorate
Generic - Analysts
Band
4
Overview of the job
The Analyst Support Officer is responsible for collating, analysing and disseminating
data for the Directorate / unit’s objectives.
Summary
The job holder will provide analytical support to their unit. They will be responsible for
maintaining administration systems effectively and efficiently within specified
timescales.
Responsibilities,
You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Activities & Duties
•
Analyse and evaluate information to support and inform decision making for
the Directorate
•
Produce a monthly information report and disseminate it as required across
the directorate, collating feedback
•
Ensure all information systems are updated and maintained.
•
Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on current trends and
issues.
•
Maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•
Check management information received, determine level of importance
and recommend responses and solutions
•
Analyse trends hot spot and general profile analysis, in order to identify
potential areas of concern; regularly update line management
•
Organise, produce and maintain accurate records for area of work
•
Correspond with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure that they are
aware of information and that the information is adequately shared
•
Collate information relating to relevant Service Delivery Indicators (SDI’s)
•
Arrange any meetings including the preparation of paperwork, minutes and
action points
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not
intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable
alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant
adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall
be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
? Making Effective Decisions
? Communicating and Influencing
? Working Together
? Managing a Quality Service
Strengths
It is advised strengths are chosen locally, recommended 4-8.
Essential Experience
N.B. Converting job descriptions to the new Success Profile format means areas
captured in experience could also be assessed as a strength. Vacancy managers
should use their own judgement to decide where best to assess these.
Technical
requirements
HQ-JES -2154_Generic - Analyst Support Officer_v2.0
Ability
Minimum Eligibility
Please do not alter this box
? All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up
post.
? All external candidates are subject to 6 months’ probation. Internal
candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a
probationary period within HMPPS.
? All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or
organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work
(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances
HQ-JES -2154_Generic - Analyst Support Officer_v2.0
Success Profile
Strengths
Behaviours
Ability
Experience
Technical
It is advised strengths are
chosen locally, recommended
Making Effective Decisions
4-8.
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Managing a Quality Service
HQ-JES -2154_Generic - Analyst Support Officer_v2.0