Intelligence Researcher

 
Force Headquarters, Camden, London
A005
Full Time
Permanent
£23,893.06 plus London Allowance £2634.25

An Intelligence Researcher is required on a permanent contract paying £23,893.06 per annum plus a London Allowance of £2,634.25 with British Transport Police (BTP) based in our Force Headquarters in London (NW1).

BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As an Intelligence Researcher with the Vulnerability Unit you will undertake research using a wide variety of sources to assess and evaluate information and inform the creation of intelligence products. Your research will help support decision making at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level and the successful applicant will be responsible for all intelligence report evaluations ensuring these remain compliant with legislation.

Working within the Vulnerability Unit, the Intelligence Researcher will predominately deal with reports and research work in relation to suicide prevention and mental health. This will also involve reading reports and conducting research around suicide and suicidal individuals on the rail network.

As Intelligence Researcher you will be required to:

  • Evaluate, sanitise and validate all intelligence reports received by BTP and create nominal records and other required entities, applying the current nationally approved system within 72 hours on receipt or as determined by ACPO, in line with the defined processed within MPOI and NIM. Disseminate intelligence to other Forces and to relevant BTP departments where appropriate.
  • Identify intelligence gaps and proactively develop any issue or ensure that the matter is recorded (using IEL and other reporting methods) and the appropriate person has been informed in order to direct Force resources for intelligence gathering activities.
  • Undertake qualitative and quantitative research to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products including collecting, collating and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a strategic, tactical or operational level.
  • Prepare and deliver research summaries and findings such as presentations and reports to clearly and accurately inform decision making and/or facilitate analysis.
  • Prepare statements of evidence for court and attend court as a witness if required to assist in the criminal justice process.
  • Support the identification and development of new sources and methods of research to ensure that intelligence products reflect latest methodologies and best practice.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and partners such as liaising with other agencies to ensure collaborative working.
  • Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice and information relevant to the role.
  • Develop, product and disseminate briefings to provide clear and focused information and direction to police officers and staff
  • Support intelligence gathering/collection in the event of ‘Crime in Action’, major incident or in support of the exigencies of the service as direct by supervision
  • Adhere to all legal frameworks, key working principles, policies and guidance relevant to the role

Please see the attached role profile for further information.

The successful Intelligence Researcher will be required to evidence the following skills:

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification or work experience.
  • Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking research of a qualitative and quantitative nature.
  • Ability to research and assimilate large volumes of data and prepare and produce complex research-based reports.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation and policies appropriate to the role and their use.
  • Understanding of the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP)

If you are interested in applying to this role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

  • Starting annual salary of £23,893.06 per annum plus £2,634.25 London Allowance.
  • Yearly incremental pay progression.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Final salary pension.
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes and retail discounts.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applications from everyone. You must have both the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been permanently resident in the UK for at least the previous three years. Any cautions or convictions including those deemed ‘spent’ must be declared at the point of application but will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

We kindly ask agencies not to send CVs. If CVs are received BTP reserve the right to engage with the candidate directly and without a fee being paid under any circumstances.

This opportunity is closed to applications.