Intelligence Researcher

Leicestershire Police; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional policing unit in Leicester is seeking an Intelligence Researcher to conduct research and analyze information to support crime prevention strategies. The ideal candidate should have experience in data collection and thrive in high-pressure situations. This role offers professional development opportunities within a dedicated team committed to community safety and crime reduction.

Benefits

Formal training opportunities

Career progression pathways

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting reactive and proactive investigations.
• Experience in research and data collection, including assessment and validation of information.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce intelligence through qualitative and quantitative research.
• Identify and develop new sources of intelligence.
• Prioritize and assess intelligence during operational developments.

Skills

Research and data collection

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Job description

Deliver intelligence that drives action and safety.

Join the East Midlands Special Operations Unit as an Intelligence Researcher and play a vital role in tackling serious and organised crime. You’ll research and analyse information from multiple sources to produce intelligence that drives strategic, tactical, and operational decisions and monitor risks and threats across the region.

You’ll be

• Producing intelligence through qualitative and quantitative research.
• Identifying and developing new sources of intelligence and implementing the latest best practices.
• Prioritising and assessing intelligence during operational developments and conducting proactive research.

You must have

• Previously supported reactive and proactive investigations.
• Research and data collection experience including assessment/validation of information.
• Experience working in a high pressure environment with minimal supervision and self-motivation.

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s Next

Please click APPLY to complete your application, evidencing how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.

To support you with your application we have provided some useful guidance and our recruitment process.

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 21st December 2025 at 23:55

Who We Are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.