Intelligence Analyst

Adecco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability confident employer

Job summary

West Midlands Police is seeking an Intelligence Analyst via Adecco to join the team at Queensway Birmingham. The role focuses on analytical excellence across strategic, tactical and operational levels, ensuring data quality and timely analytical products for investigations.

You will collaborate with Intelligence Managers, provide court-ready evidence, and adapt quickly to diverse analytical needs in a public-service setting. Commitment to UK residency requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Proven Intelligence Analyst experience within a law enforcement setting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with analytical tools like iBASE or GIS.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Team player able to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analyses at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Assess data quality and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Collaborate with managers and officers to produce analytical products.
• Provide evidence and testimony in court for investigations.
• Switch between tactical, operational and strategic analytical needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Experience in law enforcement environment

Tools

iBASE

GIS

Job description

Job Title: Intelligence Analyst

Location: West Midlands Police Headquarters - Birmingham

Contract Type: Temporary - office based

Daily Rate: £170 per day

Contract Length: 12 Months

Are you ready to make a significant impact in public services? Our client West Midlands Police are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic team at their headquarters in Queensway Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of the community while developing your analytical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analytical Excellence: Conduct detailed analyses at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, identifying patterns, trends, and risks to support informed decision-making.
• Data Quality Assurance: Perform regular assessments of data quality, ensuring compliance with the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the College of Policing guidelines.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with Intelligence Managers and Officers to prepare analytical products that drive proactive investigations and enhance community safety.
• Court Preparedness: Provide evidence and testimony in court to support crime investigations, ensuring a high level of integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Adaptive Strategy: Switch seamlessly between tactical, operational, and strategic roles to meet the diverse analytical needs of the organization.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS MINIMUM

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree-level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in a similar environment.
• Experience: Proven experience as an Intelligence Analyst within a law enforcement agency, with a strong ability to collate and evaluate data.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly competent in Microsoft packages, especially Excel, and experience with analytical tools like iBASE or GIS applications.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret complex data sets and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy under pressure.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of current crime trends and policing policy issues.
• Familiarity with statistical and risk models.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to various audiences.

Working Hours:

The core hours for this role will typically be Monday to Friday, but flexibility is essential. You may need to work outside these hours and travel within the Force area when required.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in enhancing community safety and understanding crime patterns.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
• Competitive Daily Rate: Earn £170 per day while making a difference in public service.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.