CoRE Researcher

British Transport Police; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card access

Cycle/home technology allowances

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking a Researcher to join the Coordinated Research and Evaluation (CoRE) Unit in Glasgow. The role focuses on researching, evaluating and disseminating intelligence to support strategic, tactical and operational decision‑making across the Force.

You will manage intelligence report evaluations, handle internal and external research requests, and ensure compliance with legislation while maintaining strong partnerships with various teams within BTP.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification with knowledge of key legislation (RIPA, GDPR, MOPI).
• Strong ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and produce clear reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidance accurately.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage intelligence reports with accuracy and compliance.
• Research and develop intelligence through qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Disseminate intelligence to BTP teams and external partners for operational use.
• Provide specialist support and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Research

Communication

IT skills

Degree knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £32,847.28 plus 20% Shift allowance per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow - Cowcaddens Road

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available (homeworking available after on-the job training is complete)

Hours: This is full-time role (37 hours per week)

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Researcher to join the Coordinated Research and Evaluation (CoRE) Unit. As a CoRE Researcher with BTP, you will provide high‑quality research and intelligence development to support effective decision‑making across the Force.

The role involves researching, assessing and evaluating information from a wide range of sources to produce intelligence products at strategic, tactical and operational levels. You will also manage all intelligence report evaluations for the Force—assessing, inputting, developing and disseminating intelligence in line with relevant legislation.

Additionally, you will handle all research requests from internal and external customers, including live‑time and urgent enquiries requiring immediate action.

What you'll be doing:

• Evaluating and managing intelligence reports – assessing, sanitising and validating all incoming intelligence, creating accurate records and ensuring compliance with MOPI, NIM and relevant legislation.


• Researching and developing intelligence – conducting qualitative and quantitative research, identifying intelligence gaps and emerging issues, and supporting the production of intelligence and analytical products.


• Disseminating intelligence and supporting operations – sharing intelligence with BTP teams and external partners, including providing live‑time intelligence to support critical, tactical and operational decision‑making.


• Providing specialist support and collaboration – working with specialist teams, conducting overt and covert open‑source enquiries (as an III practitioner), preparing research outputs and evidence, and maintaining strong partnership relationships to support information sharing.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Strong research and analytical skills – able to undertake both qualitative and quantitative research, assimilate large volumes of data and produce clear, detailed and accurate research‑based reports.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills – able to communicate findings clearly, listen to others, and build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.


• Excellent organisational and IT capability – proficient in using IT systems, databases and software, with the ability to prioritise workload, plan effectively and meet deadlines.


• Relevant knowledge and qualifications – educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with a sound understanding of key legislation and guidance relevant to the role (e.g. RIPA, GDPR, MOPI, IPP) and the ability to interpret and apply guidance appropriately.

Additional Information:

The post holder will be required to attend training courses, which may be away from home location.

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

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.


• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.


• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.


• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.


• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.


• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.


• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.


• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at [e-mail]. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 18 October 2026

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and SC Clearance (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.

Medical:

We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References:

We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

Join Us:

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