Intelligence Management Officer (IMO) – Online Child Abuse Team - Oct 26

Northyorkshire Pfcc; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Car scheme

Annual leave 24–30 days

Health cash plan

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-time

UNISON membership

Diversity networks

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are inviting applications for the Intelligence Management Officer within the Online Child Abuse Team (OCAT) at our Northallerton headquarters. You will deliver high-quality research and intelligence support to inform decision-making and ensure data integrity.

This specialist safeguarding role involves reviewing indecent images and sensitive content.

Qualifications

• A high level of research skills including previous experience of collating, evaluating, recording, and disseminating large amounts of information from a wide range of sources.
• Experience of checking, recording, and retrieving information from a database.
• Ability to effectively prioritise works to achieve tight deadlines to meet organisational or legislative requirements.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative/unsupervised.
• High level of resilience.

Responsibilities

• Working within the framework of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) to carry out research in connection with the Force and Safeguarding strategic and tactical priorities.
• Review relevant pieces of intelligence to quality assure content and Niche recording as per Management of Police Information guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness to determine the most appropriate action required, relative to control strategy priorities.
• Disseminate intelligence/information, in line with national standards
• Work as part of the intelligence department to support others in accessing specialist sources of information and produce a report of the information to support operational policing.
• Receipt and assessment of information and maintenance of record management systems.
• Develop and compile intelligence packages in relation to immediate and developing incidents and ongoing operations
• Work with outside agencies with which information sharing agreements exist.
• Act as first point of contact, maintain confidentiality to ensure queries and requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Adhere to all legal frameworks, principles, policies, and guidance relevant to the role.
• Undertake a range of administrative activities and attend meetings when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Database knowledge

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

We are currently inviting applications for the position of Intelligence Management Officer within the Online Child Abuse Team (OCAT) located at our Headquarters in Northallerton.

As Intelligence Management Officer (IMO) you will deliver a high-quality research service and intelligence support to the OCAT. You will work closely with intelligence colleagues to deliver accurate and timely data, to facilitate analysis and inform decision making, as well as evaluating information to ensure its quality, accuracy, integrity, and security.

You will also proactively identify information sourcesfor research and analysis purposes, and complete open-source research, as required. You will liaise with internal and external partners to clarify the requirement, nature, and purpose of requests for intelligence packages in line with the terms of reference.

Please note: This is a specialist role within the Safeguarding Team and involves the review of indecent images and other sensitive content. Due to the nature of the content, applicants should be able to demonstrate resilience and maintain professionalism when working with potentially challenging material.

Key responsibilities:

• Working within the framework of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) to carry out research in connection with the Force and Safeguarding strategic and tactical priorities.
• Review relevant pieces of intelligence to quality assure content and Niche recording as per Management of Police Information guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness to determine the most appropriate action required, relative to control strategy priorities.
• Disseminate intelligence/information, in line with national standards
• Work as part of the intelligence department to support others in accessing specialist sources of information and produce a report of the information to support operational policing.
• Receipt and assessment of information and maintenance of record management systems.
• Develop and compile intelligence packages in relation to immediate and developing incidents and ongoing operations
• Work with outside agencies with which information sharing agreements exist.
• Act as first point of contact, maintain confidentiality to ensure queries and requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Adhere to all legal frameworks, principles, policies, and guidance relevant to the role.
• Undertake a range of administrative activities and attend meetings when required.

What we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others and transmit and receive information effectively.
• A high level of research skills including previous experience of collating, evaluating, recording, and disseminating large amounts of information from a wide range of sources.
• Experience of checking, recording, and retrieving information from a database.
• Ability to effectively prioritise works to achieve tight deadlines to meet organisational or legislative requirements.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative/unsupervised.
• High level of resilience.

We will support you in developing in your career. You will be willing to undertake:

• The College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme Certification. This must be completed within 12 months of appointment.
• The College of Policing training programme, Introduction to Intelligence and Introduction to Research.
• Be willing to develop knowledge in relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines (e.g. Intelligence, APP, Freedom of Information Act, MoPI, GDPR).

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme– secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme– access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave– 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Discount– enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• F lexi-Time for Staff Roles– tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership– opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks– connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services– access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold afull UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicantsmust have successfully completed their probation period
• Meetresidency requirementsfor vetting:

o MV Level Vetting– minimum 5 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsduring the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact youprior to your interviewto ensure appropriate support is in place.

While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactoryVetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.