Intelligence Clerk (Northfleet & Chelmsford)

Essex Police; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Police and Essex Police are inviting applications for two Intelligence Clerk roles based at Chelmsford Police Station, Essex or North Kent. The posts involve providing administrative support to the Intelligence Bureau, inputting Intelligence Reports and researching police systems.

The role requires good IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and strong data quality awareness, with a proactive, interpersonal approach for effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with confidence using Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate findings clearly.
• Attention to data quality and accurate record-keeping.
• Positive, proactive attitude with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the Intelligence Bureau.
• Input Intelligence Reports and conduct research on computer based police systems.
• Assist in day-to-day tasks and data entry.
• Work Monday to Friday within the stated shift pattern.

Skills

IT skills

Interpreting information

Data quality

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Location of Role: Northfleet, Kent & Chelmsford Police Station, Essex

Advert Closing Date: 23/11/2026

Starting Salary: £25,242.00(pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Applications are invited for two positions of Intelligence Clerk within the Intelligence Bureau based at Chelmsford Police Station Essex or North Kent (Agile working options available in line with force protocol).

This role forms part of the Serious Crime Directorate and the successful candidate will be part of a team assisting in providing administrative support to the Intelligence Bureau, inputting Intelligence Reports and conducting research on computer based Police systems.

Good IT skills are desirable as the role requires constant use of various IT applications including but not limited to Outlook, Excel and Word. The candidate should have an interest in researching as the role involves regular use of PND on behalf of the Forces, with the ability to conduct complex searches.

At shortlisting we will be looking for essential evidence of:

• Your ability to interpret information and convey this in different formats, making informed decisions.
• Your understanding of the importance of data quality and ability to take a proactive approach to recording and maintaining accurate records.
• Motivation, positive, pro-active and inquisitive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to prioritise workloads and actively assist others where necessary

In addition, it would be helpful if you could evidence:

• Good IT Skills are desirable, as the role requires the use of various IT applications.

The full-time post holder will be required to work a shift pattern Monday to Friday between 0730-1800 (0730-1530 and 1000-1800 on alternating weeks)

Kent Policeoffer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of£26,703.00.

Kent Police and Essex Police have separate salary grading systems therefore the salary for this position will be dependent on which home office force you are appointed to. This will be discussed with the successful applicant before a final offer is made.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we:

• have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to externalchallenge and validation
• are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping otheremployers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusionare central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.