Intelligence Analyst

Surrey and Sussex Police; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative unit within Surrey and Sussex Police as an Intelligence Analyst. You will analyze complex data to support policing efforts, tackle crime, and contribute to community safety. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Career progression

Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spending

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Supportive parental leave

Wellbeing guidance and support

Discounted healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in crime/intelligence analysis required.
• Ability to interpret large data sets.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical analysis of intelligence.
• Identify offenders and trends in crime.
• Support decision-making with accurate information.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Analytical tools

Job description

Vacancy Information

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department: Forcewide
Grade: Surrey Police Grade G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Status: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £33,128 - £39,149 / Sussex Police £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance: No
Politically Restricted: No
Location: Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person, we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us, you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm, and keep people safe.

The threats facing Surrey and Sussex are constantly evolving, and offenders continually find new ways of committing crime. The information needed to confront these risks is not always evident. That’s why we need Intelligence Analysts to help make sense of what’s going on and direct our response to some of the most complex and high-profile cases in our counties.

We are looking for people who can identify connections from big data sets and evolving intelligence. You will have to ask insightful questions to get to the heart of a problem. You’ll identify, interrogate, and assess information from a range of covert and overt sources. You will need to understand complex and technical problems, explain your thinking, and come up with creative solutions to help tackle crime.

You will work on a variety of critical, strategic, and high-risk incidents. Sometimes, you will be under pressure to build a big picture from small pieces of intelligence and threads of data. You will need to be flexible and creative, and able to communicate your findings to front-line staff and chief officers. Your problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and presentation skills will be crucial in keeping the public safe and tackling criminals.

Key Responsibilities

Intelligence Analysts provide sophisticated analysis that supports officers and staff in effective decision-making around complex problems. This is critical when policing is asked to do more with less, and where accurate information and persuasive judgment need to reach the right people quickly. The context will vary depending on the specific role, from problem solving, volume crime, and anti-social behaviour, to organised crime, counter-terrorism, homicide, and other serious crimes and strategic issues.

You will advise and assist in investigations by providing strategic and tactical analysis of intelligence, evidence, crime, and disorder. You will identify offenders, series, trends, and information gaps. You will suggest opportunities to gather intelligence and evidence, prevent or disrupt crime, progress investigations, solve problems, or reduce threat, harm, and risk.

Please note that due to the nature of this job, there may be times you are exposed to investigations of a distressing nature.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following essential skills and experience. All applications are anonymized and will be assessed against these criteria, which should be clearly evidenced within your application:

• Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification, or proven and well-evidenced experience in crime/intelligence analysis;
• High standard of problem-solving skills;
• Well-developed computer skills, including learning bespoke systems and designing recording and analysis frameworks using databases, spreadsheets, and analytical tools;
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to influence others professionally, persuade with strong arguments, and achieve satisfactory negotiation outcomes;
• Experience interpreting and evaluating large qualitative and quantitative data sets to extract key points, develop inferences, and make recommendations;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to groups or individuals, including senior managers and partner agencies;
• Ability to plan, prioritize workload independently, and respond flexibly to changing demands;
• Personal responsibility for actions, problem resolution, and focus on high-quality results and skill development;
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure;
• Flexible approach to team objectives and duties.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is a dynamic 24/7 business, and we support work-life balance through flexible working options, including job shares, part-time work, agile working, and home working.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff and offer benefits such as:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave
• Discounts for everyday spending
• On-site gyms and sports clubs
• Supportive parental leave
• Wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted healthcare schemes

For more information, visit the Surrey Police or Sussex Police websites.

Further Information

We currently have an immediate vacancy within the Intelligence Team at Horsham Police Station focusing on community issues such as anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and acquisitive crime. The post-holder will collaborate with partners to develop multi-agency solutions.

This recruitment process also serves as a pool for future positions across Surrey and Sussex for up to 9 months. Please indicate if you are interested in the Horsham role, the pool, or both.

Travel and on-call overnight/weekend cover are required for most roles, including travel to Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes, East Sussex.

You must be willing to attain the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) certification. Completion of IPP will lead to a higher salary band: Surrey Police £38,064 – £45,058 and Sussex Police £39,813 – £43,920.

For more details, contact Senior Intelligence Analyst Sophie Dickinson via email.

If you applied for an Intelligence Analyst role within the last six months and were unsuccessful, you are currently exempt from applying.

The role is subject to enhanced vetting, requiring a minimum five-year UK residency.

Note: If successful at the paper sift, you will be invited to an online assessment and interview in June via Microsoft Teams.

Diversity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, anti-racist organization. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and support various diversity initiatives and policies.

Additional Information

After applying, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check spam folders and consider adding our email to your contacts. This post may be withdrawn if internal redeployment priorities change. Internal candidates from both Forces are eligible for vacancies in collaborated units; external candidates can also apply, with transfers possible if successful.