Researcher - 12 Month FTC

A Researcher is required on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract paying £22,853.24 with British Transport Police (BTP) based in Manchester.

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 expected to carry out high quality and timely research from various internal and external sources in connection with the operational requirements of the department/force.

Provide an effective research support to analytical staff involved in intelligence, crime and operational work.

Compile reports and briefings to support intelligence development and operational work and when required presenting such material to other staff and management.

To evaluate intel submission’s to carry research and dissemination appropriately.

As Researcher you will be required to:

• Collect information from various internal and external sources for the purpose of researcher and analysis. Undertake in depth open source research from both overt and covert perspectives. Identify and develop new sources of information for the purposes of analysis. The post holder will be expected to follow relevant policy and procedure relating to covert open source research.

• Collate information into a suitable format for analysis. Undertake the manipulation of large data sets, both numerical and text. The post holder will be required to produce this in a format which is best suited for analysis and highlight anomalies and irregularities within the data.

• Evaluate information gathered to assess it's usefulness and prioritise information for action.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

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

• Prioritisation skills to manage time and workload. The post holder must be able to evidence the ability to manage a demanding workload.

• Proven problem solving and creative thinking skills. The applicant must be able to evidence the ability to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems

• Previous experience in conducting in-depth research using a range of data sources and effectively displaying the presenting the results of work both verbally and in writing - whether academically or work experience.

Shift Pattern for the role is 07:00-15:00 with one week every five weeks being a 09:00-19:00 and one weekend in 5.

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. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

•Salary up to £22,853.24

•28 days annual leave 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.