Intelligence Development Officer (Part-time, up to 35 hours per week)

British Transport Police; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank

Excellent Pension scheme

Bespoke benefits platform

Interest-free rail season ticket loan

Fully funded apprenticeships

Job summary

British Transport Police in London seeks an Intelligence Development Officer within the Professional Standards Department Intelligence Unit. You will develop, research and analyse intelligence from diverse sources to support investigations and covert operations while ensuring secure handling of sensitive information.

You will disseminate intelligence, produce clear reports and briefings for stakeholders, and help manage risks related to corruption and misconduct.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Researcher or Investigator within Intelligence/covert policing.

Responsibilities

• Developing, researching and analysing intelligence from a range of overt and covert sources to build a clear intelligence picture that supports investigations, operations and organisational priorities.
• Receiving, assessing, sanitising and disseminating sensitive intelligence, ensuring information is managed securely and shared appropriately in line with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Producing high‑quality intelligence products, reports and briefings, presenting complex information in a clear and actionable format for a variety of stakeholders.
• Supporting covert operations by developing intelligence, conducting intelligence enquiries and providing operational support to live deployments when required.
• Helping to identify, assess and manage risks relating to corruption, misconduct and other sensitive matters, ensuring intelligence activity is conducted ethically and within agreed frameworks.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, policing partners and external agencies to support intelligence sharing, operational activity and informed decision‑making.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Research methods

Covert policing

Stakeholder communication

IT systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £37,005.87 (£35,005.55 pro-rata) per annum plus £4775.00 (£4516.89 pro-rata) London Allowance per annum Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Bridge Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office‑working is available Hours: This is a part‑time role, up to 35 hours per week

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect.

Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Intelligence Development Officer to join our Professional Standards Department Intelligence Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a specialist intelligence function, where your work will directly support the identification and development of sensitive intelligence, safeguard the organisation and contribute to complex investigations and covert operations. You'll use your analytical skills to turn information into actionable intelligence, helping to inform critical decisions and protect the integrity of policing across the Force.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing, researching and analysing intelligence from a range of overt and covert sources to build a clear intelligence picture that supports investigations, operations and organisational priorities.
• Receiving, assessing, sanitising and disseminating sensitive intelligence, ensuring information is managed securely and shared appropriately in line with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Producing high‑quality intelligence products, reports and briefings, presenting complex information in a clear and actionable format for a variety of stakeholders.
• Supporting covert operations by developing intelligence, conducting intelligence enquiries and providing operational support to live deployments when required.
• Helping to identify, assess and manage risks relating to corruption, misconduct and other sensitive matters, ensuring intelligence activity is conducted ethically and within agreed frameworks.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues, policing partners and external agencies to support intelligence sharing, operational activity and informed decision‑making.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Demonstratable experience of working as a Researcher or Investigator within Intelligence/covert policing or similar role within an Intelligence environment.
• Experience of researching, developing and analysing information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks and intelligence opportunities, producing clear and accurate outputs to support decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and present intelligence findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and databases to gather, record and manage information, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, make informed judgements and prioritise competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion and attention to detail, while working within relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest‑free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension‑[e-mail]. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Additional Information:

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References: We’ll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Notice Period – This role is subject to a 1 month notice period.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

We operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know – we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.

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