Intelligence Analyst (Research and Analysis)

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service in England seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to provide high-quality analytical support for strategic crime prevention initiatives. You will leverage your analytical skills, notify decision-makers, and assist in operational planning. Applicants must have a relevant qualification and experience in the police sector, along with strong communication and IT skills. The role offers a supportive environment and emphasizes flexibility, inclusion, and employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Substantive current role-related experience as an Analyst in a police environment.
• Understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tactical and strategic analysis.
• Assist decision makers and senior police officers in crime prevention.
• Recommend activities to drive business strategies.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time-management

IT proficiency

Education

Relevant professional qualification

National Intelligence Analyst training or equivalent

Job description

Who are we?

The Research and Analysis Team are vital to the business of CTPSE. We produce high quality research and analytical products to support all areas of business. The Team are closely aligned to the Intelligence Management Function (IMF), CTPSE Investigations, the South East Regional Prison Intelligence Team (SERPIT) and CT Borders Policing (CTBP); however full research and analytical support is given to all four CONTEST strands across CTPSE.

About the Role

CTPSE Intelligence Analysts provide high quality tactical and strategic analysis to inform, advise and assist decision makers and senior operational police officers in the prevention, targeting, disruption and detection of crime. In this role you will use analytical techniques to inform strategic and tactical planning to the standard defined within the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and Authorised Professional Practice (APP). You will provide an efficient and effective service to support managerial, operational and investigative decision‑making. Your analysis will assist in prioritisation; focusing intelligence gathering and guiding investigative, enforcement and prevention activities.

Through the application of structured analytical techniques (SATs) and the use of analytical vocabulary you will provide assessments of activities of individuals, groups and themes to establish the dimensions of the threat posed. This will include making recommendations to drive business activity at both a tactical and strategic level.

About You

You will have substantive current role‑related experience as an Analyst in a police environment/partnership agency, with excellent understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM). You will have a relevant professional qualification and completion of the National Intelligence Analyst training or equivalent training.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving and time‑management skills and be effective in the use of IT.

You will be expected to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally work away from home. A full UK Driving Licence is essential for the role. Following training and once established within the role, there is potential to be part of an on‑call cadre on a voluntary basis.

Due to the nature of our work, security is paramount. It will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting at the DV level together with a number of enhanced security checks. To achieve this you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Security Vetting

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 15 February 2026 at 23:55hrs.

Inclusive Culture & Equality

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU is actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long‑term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing and inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the following five strategic objectives:

• Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
• Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
• Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
• Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
• Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

We welcome applications from those interested in part‑time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under‑represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work, and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

Contact & Further Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]. Job Reference number: 23185.

If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

Important Notes for Existing Staff

If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager with written confirmation to proceed.

Shift allowance, on‑call or other job‑related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

If you are a permanent TVP member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to [e-mail] quoting the reference number for the role.

Application Advice

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