Researcher

D Division
Scotland Area HQ (Glasgow)
A005
Full Time
Permanent
£22,626.98
None
20%
N/A

Researcher is required for a PERMANENT role paying £22,626.98 per annum + 20% shift allowance with British Transport Police (BTP) based in Glasgow. This post follows a 24/7 shift pattern.

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 a Researcher with BTP you will be required to collate information from various internal and external sources for the purpose of research and analysis. You will also be required to undertake in-depth open source research and identify and develop new sources of information.
 

As a Researcher you will be required to:

  • Research, interrogate and interpret trends and patterns to identify subjects for further analysis using information gathered from a wide range of data sources.
  • Collate information into suitable format for analysis. Undertake the manipulation of large data sets, both numerical and text.
  • Compile research products (i.e. Subject profiles) from information gathered.
  • Build up and maintain a broad network of internal and external contacts for the purpose of data sharing, research analysis and best practice 

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful researcher will be required to evidence the following skills:

  • Have the ability to manage a demanding workload
  • Proven problem solving and creative thinking skills.
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft office and IT systems to be able to gather date and present results. 

If you are interested in applying to this researcher role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted, you must have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

In return for your experience, we can offer you:

  • Salary of £22,626.98 per annum and 20% Shift Allowance. 
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rota) plus bank holidays
  • Final salary pension
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts 

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves so we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. You must have the right to remain and work in the UK and you must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.  

Candidates internal to BTP must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance, that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date, that a ‘Competent’ rating, or above, was achieved on the last reporting year PDR and they have completed their tenure period (12 months) for current substantive posting.

This opportunity is closed to applications.