Principal Analyst - SWROCU

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Continuous professional development

Well‑being support

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police seeks a Principal Analyst to lead SWROCU's intelligence, analysis and research function. You will guide strategic intelligence initiatives, shaping the organisation's strategy and delivering high-quality analytic products to inform tactical, operational, and strategic decisions.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with senior stakeholders and national networks, and drive continuous improvement in analytical practice while aligning resources with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of intelligence analysis processes and intelligence led policing approaches.
• Proven ability to lead analytical and researcher teams.
• Strong understanding of strategic, operational and evidential environment.
• Experience in allocating resources for analytical function within budget.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Intelligence, Analysis and research function.
• Shape and deliver the organisation’s intelligence strategy.
• Lead a team of analysts and researchers.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, partners and national policing networks.
• Drive innovation and professional standards across analytics.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Resource management

Policy and governance

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

IPP Accreditation

Job description

Principal Analyst - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Please note that the location of the role will have an impact on the terms and conditions. If you have any concerns about your ability to regularly travel to this location using your own transport, then please speak to the hiring manager before submitting an application.

If you are applying from one of the Regional Forces you will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions and graded pay scale for the role. This recruitment platform is hosted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Location -SWROCU Northern Hub, Bristol, near BS34 6PY

Salary:

A&S: PO10-13

Wilts: W11

Role Description

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for a Principal Analyst keen to progress their career within the Regional Intelligence Unit.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Principle analyst for the SWROCU - As our Principal Analyst / Intelligence Leader, you will provide strategic leadership for the Intelligence, Analysis and research function ensuring high-quality analytical products inform decision-making at tactical, operational and strategic levels.

You will shape and deliver the organisation’s intelligence strategy, lead a team of specialist Analysts and researchers, and work closely with senior leaders, partners and national policing networks to identify emerging threats, risks and opportunities.

The role is responsible for driving innovation, continuous improvement and professional standards across the analytical profession, whilst ensuring resources, technology and analytical capabilities are aligned to organisational priorities. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic direction and helping the organisation respond effectively to complex and evolving crime and intelligence challenges.

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.

We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to pursue offenders, protect and prepare individuals and organisations, and prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime.

Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Police staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first‑hand accounts of people working at https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/

You can find out more about SWROCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-west-regional-organised-crime-unit-swrocu

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What we can offer you –

• Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours.

• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.

• Well‑being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Qualification

• Be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience

• The post holder will be required to hold and maintain IPP Accreditation

• Hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force / region area using alternative transport

Essential

• Extensive experience of intelligence analysis processes and intelligence led policing approaches

• Extensive experience of structured analytical techniques, inference development and hypothesis testing Significant experience in management of leading analytical and researcher teams

• Strong understanding of the strategic, operational and evidential environment

• Proven ability to use a range of communication and influencing techniques and methods to successfully negotiate, collaborate and/or effect change and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Significant experience in allocating resources appropriately for the analytical function to make risk‑based decisions that deliver effective outcomes within the available budget

• Proven experience to deliver change that reshapes the analytical function, to deliver appropriate responses to emerging trends and issues

• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a diverse team; creating strong engagement with the function’s performance objectives and with Force values and behaviours.

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant investigative legislation (e.g. IPA, CPIA, GDPR).

• Previous analytical experience and / or of working within a law enforcement environment

• Previous experience of Court and of presenting evidential analytical products

• Experience of evidential analysis products

Recruitment and Selection

• Recruitment webinar: Monday 28th September, 2pm
  Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.
  Please contact [e-mail], whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded
  General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.

• The closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday 9th October at 9am

• Shortlisting will take placeon Friday 9th October/Monday 12th October

• Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 19th October

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal.

Contact [e-mail] for further information.

If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role i n a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under‑represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with [e-mail]

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: [e-mail]

About us

Pension Benefit

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high-quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

Click to; find out more about our benefits and culture

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.