Researcher

Northumbria Police; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in North East England is seeking a Researcher to support their Intelligence Analytical department. This role involves collecting and analyzing data to assist in solving crimes. Ideal candidates should have research experience and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a fixed-term contract until July 2026 along with various employee benefits such as a generous leave policy, flexible working arrangements, and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service)

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave

Flexi time

Agile working options

Public sector pension scheme

Corporate travel schemes

Access to private healthcare

Gym access

Sports & Social Club

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking research tasks.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet management.
• Ability to collate and present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Identify and input data using specialist software to support crime analysis.
• Analyze links and trends between crimes to assess risks.
• Conduct research to provide relevant information for analysis.

Skills

Research experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Information presentation

Task management

Job description

Salary: Band 5, £27,531 – £28,653 per annum

Location: Etal Lane Police Station

Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, fixed term / secondment until 1st July 2026

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

The role

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 Operations Department as a Researcher.

Working as part of a team of researchers and analysts your work will be key to the delivery of effective problem solving in support of the local aims and objectives and intelligence processes.

This role sits within the Intelligence Analytical department and is part of a team involved in supporting a team of analysts linked to tactical, strategic and operational requirements.

Intelligence Researchers form a key part of the analytical function within the Intelligence unit. Their primary role is to provide research support to the Intelligence Analysts by assisting in the collation of intelligence and evidence regarding crimes and criminals. They also conduct research in relation to intelligence development, utilising internal and external police force databases and when appropriate initiating enquiries with partnership and other external agencies or businesses.

What you’ll do

• Using specialist software identify collate and input data from a range of sources to appropriate databases, in order to contribute to the analysis of crime and disorder.
• Identify links, emerging trends and patterns between crimes and criminals in order to contribute to the assessment of threat harm and risk in all areas of crime and disorder.
• Undertake research requests and project work, using both internal external systems in order to provide relevant information to contribute to the analytical function.
• Contribute to the compilation of analytical products, ensuring that relevant timely complete and accurate information is available to support effective decision making.
• Liaise with internal and external sources in order to facilitate the collection and analysis of data.
• Complete data requests returns and adhoc enquiries in order to comply with requests from external clients such home office, FOI and other partners, to comply with National requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience of undertaking research.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheet management.
• Ability to collate and present large volumes of complex information.
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own task to ensure deadlines are met.

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.

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

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 Litigation Assistant 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, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via [e-mail] for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

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 fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

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.