Overview
Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC, and we are excited to hear about your experiences.
Join us to make London a safer city for all.
This opportunity is opened to MOPAC staff and GLA Group employees only. Please do not apply if you are not part of these organisations as your application will be disregarded.
Do you enjoy interpreting crime data and turning that into meaningful information that can improve the accountability of the Police to the public?
An exciting 6-month secondment opportunity has arisen to join the MOPAC Evidence & Insight team. This is a dedicated in-house analysis and social research team, comprising experienced analysts and researchers who conduct analytics on crime, criminal justice and policing for London.
We are looking for an analyst with Power BI experience to work within the Performance and Oversight unit of the Evidence & Insight team whilst we integrate, implement and rollout Power BI across the organisation.
In this capacity, you will convert complex datasets into user-friendly dashboards and reports to support business decision-making. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide solutions that address them. The role holder will be expected to have proficiency in Power BI development, including experience in building and embedding Power BI reports and dashboards, as well as expertise in DAX, Power Query, and data modelling.
This position is for 6 months.
Want to find out what it’s like to work with MOPAC?
You can find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.
If you have a question about the role please contact Chloe Iliesa by emailing Chloe.Iliesa@mopac.london.gov.uk. Please do not send applications to the hiring manager directly as MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process.
If your query is about the recruitment process, please contact HR via the following email address: HR@mopac.london.gov.uk
Application Process
Candidates are required to submit their CV and employment history (more information below), and answer the supplementary questions, which are:
- Please outline your experience with Power BI, including the features you are most familiar with?
- Describe a complex Power BI project you’ve worked on, and describe the steps you took from design to development.
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How do you approach collaboration with stakeholders to gather requirements for an analytical project or dashboard? Please provide an example.
Applying for the Role
Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.
Please note that you will not be able to go back and edit your application once you have pressed the submit button. We advise all candidates to make note of the supplementary questions and draft their answers outside of the recruitment portal.
MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.
We will not be using information from CVs for shortlisting scoring and candidates will only be assessed against our application criteria.
If we receive a large number of applications, we may choose to shortlist on the lead question, the first supplementary question.
We would also advise candidates to avoid using Chat GPT in preparing answers.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email HR@mopac.london.gov.uk.
Political Restriction
Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.
Security Vetting Clearance
The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.
Reward and Benefits
In addition to an excellent salary and civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and flexible working arrangements.
Where are we based?
We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.
Got a query on the recruitment process?
If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at HR@mopac.london.gov.uk.
We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
