About You
It’s only with different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that we can find answers we’re looking for. Our Foundation Analysts have different backgrounds and come from different communities – but the thing that unites them is their passion for protecting the people and place they love.
If you relish learning new things, then we’ll teach you everything you need to know. This will be your first rung on the ladder for a fulfilling career in analysis. Although you’ll have a C or 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent qualification, we aren’t looking for someone who has analyst experience or a degree. It’s more important that you’re curious and a team player, with a logical, proactive approach.
You’ll need to enjoy solving problems and contributing to their resolution. You’ll be keen to get involved and find answers yet know when to seek guidance from more experienced colleagues. It’s this flexibility and motivation that’ll help you to adapt to changing situations. As you’ll be working with a range of people, you’ll need to be comfortable communicating and listening.
For graduates, you should note that it is not a graduate level position. The Business Enabler, Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme (IDADP), Intelligence Officer Development Programme (IODP) and Technical Graduate Development Programme (TGDP) are more suited to those looking for a graduate opportunity. These opportunities are regularly advertised on our website.
Training and Development
Your initial Foundation Analyst training will span over 5 months where you’ll have a mix of classroom training and consolidation training within analysis teams. After this time, you will go on to complete three posts within your four years on the programme.
One of these posts will involve shift work on a 24/7 basis, for which you’ll receive an allowance. You don’t need any experience of working shifts and you’ll know your shift pattern well in advance so you can plan your life outside of work. This post will last for 12 months.
Your other two posts will be a standard Monday-Friday working pattern in different analysis teams, where you will be able to consolidate your new knowledge and experience of data. These posts will be 18 months in length. The order of posts will depend on business needs at the time of joining. During your time on the programme, you’ll have you own development partner and line manager who will provide continuous support and help you settle into your team.
After completion of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in a certain area of analysis.