Data Analyst and Coordinator

Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Data Analyst and Coordinator supporting ROCU on COPO processes, managing data and compliance. Collaborating across law enforcement agencies to tackle serious and organized crime.

Posted 5/22/2026contractBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,169 - £44,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the COPO audit and compliance manager by assisting with the review of COPO applications for practicality and lawfulness
Coordinate new applications with applicants / subject matter experts
Upon receipt of COPO data, carry out post targeting assessment analysis across large datasets including minimisation and lawful dissemination
Support the COPO audit and compliance manager with other coordination functions such as training record management, audit requirements etc to support continuous improvement and compliance with IPCO inspections
Engage proactively with users of the service (regional forces, ROCU departments) providing advice and guidance on data availability and opportunities.
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and grade as requested by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to research and assimilate large volumes of data, selecting the most effective dissemination methods for the product tailored to the needs of the investigation team.
Experience of working with communications data and other complex data sets
Highly competent in the use of a variety of Computer software, including Amazon Workspace, Microsoft Excel and ability to recommend best practice IT solutions for data review.
Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative, manage changing demand, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
Experience of conducting structured checks and assurance against policy/legislation (e.g., IPA, DPA 2018, CPIA).
Familiarity with Communications Data (CD) processes and Service Catalogue terminology; able to liaise effectively with accredited CD SPoCs.
Strong audit and disclosure discipline (CPIA), including version control, sensitive handling, and accurate record keeping.
Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement across investigators, legal advisers, UKDA/NTAC, and courts.
Intelligence Professionalism Programme (IPP) Accreditation
Experience of working in a sensitive environment, dealing with both sensitive and personal data.
Evidence of COPO capability training completion and currency (or commitment to complete).
Completed UKDA/Home Office approved training covering the COPO Act 2019, the UK US Data Access Agreement, Targeting & Minimisation Procedures (T&MP), Freedom of Speech familiarisation, and OPO Portal usage.
Experience of working with evidential products.
Experience in creating exhibits.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Disability Confident Interview Scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisdata disseminationstructured checksassurance against policyversion controlrecord keepingevidential productsexhibit creationcommunications datalarge dataset management

Soft Skills

attention to detailinitiativetime managementstakeholder engagementcommunicationadvice and guidanceproactive engagementadaptabilityteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Intelligence Professionalism Programme (IPP) AccreditationCOPO capability trainingUKDA/Home Office approved training