Researcher

Northumbria Police; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 26 days + 8 holidays

Car lease scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Flexi time

Agile working (home-based)

Job summary

Northumbria Police in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Intelligence Researcher to support Intelligence Analysts by gathering, assessing and developing intelligence relating to crime, offenders and emerging threats. Using police systems, databases and external sources, you will identify key information and assist investigations.

You will build effective relationships with partner agencies to obtain information that supports intelligence-led policing and public safety.

Qualifications

• Experience gathering information from diverse sources to support investigations.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work with partner agencies and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gather, research and maintain intelligence data to support analysis.
• Identify links and trends relating to crime to assess risk.
• Produce high-quality analytical products with accuracy.
• Develop relationships with partner agencies to obtain information.
• Plan effectively and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Intelligence analysis

Tools

Police systems

Databases

Job description

Salary: Band 5, £28,689 - £29,859 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)

Location: Agile - Etal Lane Police Station and Home working

Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England's largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we'll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you'll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Force Coordination and Resilience Centre as a Researcher.

As an Intelligence Researcher, you will support Intelligence Analysts by gathering, assessing and developing intelligence relating to crime, offenders and emerging threats.

Using a variety of police systems, databases and external sources, you will carry out detailed research to identify key information and assist investigations. You will also build effective relationships with partner agencies and external organisations to obtain information that supports intelligence-led policing and public safety.

What you’ll do

• Use specialist systems and a variety of information sources to gather, research and maintain intelligence data that supports the analysis of crime and disorder.
• Identify links, patterns and emerging trends relating to crime and criminality, helping to assess threat, harm and risk.
• Conduct detailed research using internal and external databases to provide intelligence and information that supports investigations and analytical activity.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality analytical products, ensuring information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partner agencies and external organisations to facilitate the collection and analysis of intelligence.
• Experience of conducting research and gathering information from a variety of sources to support informed decision-making.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, using initiative to identify solutions and respond effectively to changing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information clearly and concisely, alongside a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Gemma Cowan, Principal Analyst by email at [e-mail]

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Researcher with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by an interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Where application volumes are exceptionally high, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach to all candidates.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] as early as possible so we can discuss your requirements.

Use of AI in Applications: AI tools may be used to support your application; however, all information provided must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, experience and qualifications. We encourage genuine responses that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Internal applicants should normally have completed six months in their current role. Where this requirement is not met, approval must be sought through the Careers mailbox and will be considered by the relevant policy/process owner.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.