Performance Analyst (Hiring Immediately)

Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Sidcup, but there may be a requirement to travel to other MPS locations.

Overview of the role: When you join us as a Performance Analyst you’ll support operational decision-making across Referencing and Vetting. Operating with a high degree of independence, you’ll take ownership of analytical tasks from initial problem definition through to delivery, confidently presenting findings in formal settings, and responding constructively to challenge from our stakeholders.

Key responsibilities: In detail, you’ll undertake the following vital tasks:

• Analyse performance, demand, productivity and quality data to identify trends, risks and areas for improvement across operational teams.
• Translate analysis into clear, evidence-based insights, including written briefings, dashboards and presentations tailored to non-technical audiences.
• Support operational managers, senior leaders and governance forums with analytical insights that inform planning, prioritisation and decision-making.
• Take ownership of analytical tasks, including understanding the business question, selecting appropriate approaches and delivering high quality outputs.
• Exercise analytical judgement by explaining assumptions, challenging data quality, completeness or definitions, and articulating uncertainty, limitations and risk.
• Respond professionally to challenge, adapting analysis or explanations where appropriate, and maintaining confidence in evidence-based conclusions.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring analytical work is well-planned, prepared and delivered to deadline.
• Handle sensitive data appropriately, maintaining confidentiality and complying with organisational, legal and policing standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical products, processes and capabilities.

Knowledge, skills and experience: To be a success in this role you should possess a degree in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, computer science or a similar subject. Alternatively, you’ll have acquired professional experience in a data analytical, performance, intelligence, research or insight-focused role. We’ll also expect you to possess:

• Experience of analysing data to identify trends, risks or performance issues, and the ability to translate analysis into meaningful insights or recommendations.
• The ability to work independently on analytical tasks, including defining problems, selecting appropriate analytical approaches and delivering outputs.
• Sound analytical judgement, including the ability to explain assumptions, challenge data quality or completeness, and articulate uncertainty or limitations.
• Experience of using analytical or reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python or their equivalent to support decision-making.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to understand requirements and respond constructively to feedback or challenge.
• Strong organisational skills, including preparation, time management and prioritisation of competing demands.
• Professional conduct appropriate to representing analytical work in formal meetings and operational settings.

Benefits: When you join us you’ll enjoy the great benefits that you’d expect from one of London’s largest employers. These include great opportunities for training, development and progression, generous annual leave, a highly competitive salary and pension, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and much more.

How to apply: To begin your career at the Met, please click the apply 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 30 April 2026.