ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff Scale 6 - Intelligence Researcher (ROCTA)

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card Discounts

Generous pension scheme

Networking groups

Job summary

ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit is seeking an Intelligence Researcher part-time (up to 22 hours per week) in Stevenage. The role involves interrogating databases, conducting data input, and producing concise intelligence for stakeholders.

Strong communication and experience in policing environments are desirable. Travel to Stevenage is expected twice a week; flexible agile working is encouraged within the ERSOU team.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with Windows-based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interrogate data from multiple systems, working to tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate a range of databases and systems to identify intelligence of value to departments or individuals.
• Conduct daily scanning or data input activities as required to assist in understanding threat, risk and vulnerability.
• Liaise with customers to define research requirements, asking key questions to clarify understanding and provide advice on opportunities and limitations.

Skills

Interrogate data

Ability to work under deadlines

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff Scale 6 - Intelligence Researcher (ROCTA)

Force Bedfordshire Police

HIDDEN Role Type Police Staff

Contract Duration Permanent

Contract Type Job Share, Part Time

Department ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit

Location Agile, Stevenage

Grade Scale 6

Salary £33,603

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours / Week 22

Closing Date 08/11/2026, 23:55

Applicants are required to meet nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If you want to learn more click . To apply for this role, you must also have resided continuously in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years, 2 of which must have been the immediately preceding years from the point of application.

Job Description

The role: An exciting part-time opportunity has opened within the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) for an Intelligence Researcher to join our Regional Organised Threat Assessment Unit, for up to 22 hours a week.

• Interrogate a range of databases and systems to identify intelligence of value to departments or individuals.
• Conduct daily scanning or data input activities as required to assist in understanding and identification of threat, risk and vulnerability.
• Liaise with customers to define research requirements, asking key questions to clarify understanding and providing advice on opportunities and limitations that exist.
• Collect and collate intelligence in line with customer requirements, recording results in a suitable format and ensuring reference and provenance details are provided.
• Work in collaboration with key stakeholders, conducting research into specific places or individuals, and highlighting known intelligence and gaps in reporting.
• Add value to collated data by theming intelligence according to the terms of the project and drawing key links between individuals and groups.
• Support analysts and other intelligence professionals in their assessment of threat by establishing and maintaining effective horizon scanning processes that highlight relevant intelligence, adding context and clarity where necessary.
• Provide findings in a suitable format for the project, whether written, visual or verbal.
• Produce briefings and visual products for internal and external customers to increase their knowledge of threat, risk and vulnerability.
• Disseminate intelligence in an appropriate manner, to relevant departments and individuals, ensuring this is managed in line with handling instructions and Government Security Classifications.

About the Team

The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit has responsibility for targeting serious and organised crime across the region and the delivery of specialist covert services to Forces when required.

The Regional Organised Crime Threat Assessment (ROCTA) Unit is made up of research and analytical staff. The ROCTA team is responsible for assessment and mapping of OCGs, along with scoping and understanding the strategic threat to the Eastern Region from serious and organised crime and identifying emerging threats and trends across the region.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in working with Windows based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interrogate data from multiple systems, working to tight deadlines
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible approach to work and ability to self-motivate
• Prior experience of handling intelligence or working in a policing environment (desirable)
• Accredited through the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) (desirable)

WORK LOCATION

This role will be an Agile role, with an expectation to travel to Stevenage, Hertfordshire at least twice a week. ERSOU supports principles of agile working and encourages staff from any force or location to apply for positions.

ERSOU - Who are we and what we do

Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.

ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.

We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

We value the unique perspectives and experience that diverse leadership brings and welcome candidates who can help us drive inclusive policing and community engagement.

ERSOU as an employer can offer.

• Blue light card discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing.

VETTING

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.

If you're already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn't a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn't a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, considering the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.

For Further information

Email us at , emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force's terms and conditions.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the 'Offer an Interview Scheme'.

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click

Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.

We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.

Why Choose a Career in Policing?

Bedfordshire Policeis recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career-where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences-then we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
• Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
• Carers and Discretionary Leave
• Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
• Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
• Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
• Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
• Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
• People of all ages and abilities
• All faiths and religions
• LGBTQ+ communities
• Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory Lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

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Bedfordshire Police recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.