Intelligence Researcher

Merseyside Police; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in England is seeking an Intelligence Researcher for a two-year fixed-term contract. This role involves analyzing systems to produce and disseminate intelligence related to national security and counter-terrorism. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, competence in IT systems, and the ability to present complex information clearly. The position supports operational decision-making and complies with legal standards in the context of policing.

Qualifications

• Awareness of current terrorist/extremist threats to the UK.
• Ability to present complex data in a clear format.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and produce intelligence products.
• Support decision-making through accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT system competence

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intelligence Researcher

Borders Terrorism Assessment Centre (BTAC)
Location: OCC
Grade: GMP Grade E (£30,333 – £32,613)
Tenure: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
Vetting: Enhanced vetting required (MV/SC/DV)

Enhanced vetting required - MV/SC/DV

Tenure of post - 2 years FTC

About CTPNW

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is one of five Counter Terrorism Units within the National Counter Terrorism Policing framework, established to strengthen the UK’s response to terrorism. The threat we face is diverse, ranging from International and Northern Ireland-related terrorism to Domestic and Far-Right Extremism.

To learn more, visit: www.counterterrorism.police.uk

About BTAC

The Borders Terrorism Assessment Centre (BTAC) is a national counter-terrorism intelligence unit based in Liverpool. BTAC supports law enforcement agencies in disrupting terrorist exploitation at UK borders.

Role Overview

As an Intelligence Researcher, you will interrogate BTAC systems to identify, produce, and disseminate intelligence products focused on current and emerging issues, individuals, countries/routes of interest, and travel patterns. Your work will help direct BTAC, Intelligence Management Units (IMUs), and Counter Terrorism Policing resources in relation to matters of national security and CT/crime crossover, in line with Threat, Risk, and Harm principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Scan and analyse BTAC systems to identify intelligence opportunities.
• Produce and disseminate intelligence products on priority issues.
• Support operational decision-making through accurate intelligence reporting.
• Ensure compliance with MOPI, DPA, NIM, and GPMS standards.

Knowledge & Experience

• Awareness of current terrorist/extremist threats to the UK and global context.
• Competence in relevant Police IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of analytical processes and legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex data in a clear, visual format.
• High-level interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills to work under pressure.

Additional Information

• Approval must be sought from HR for all out-of-force/external secondments before applying.
• Complete the secondment authorisation form and pre-secondment health check vetting prior to application.
• Police Staff must relinquish their substantive post if the secondment exceeds one year; Police Officers if over six months.

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