SIU Embedded Supervisor (NEROCU) Warrington

Northumbria Police; Warrington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional organized crime unit in Warrington seeks an operational support officer. The role involves intelligence gathering, operational oversight, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in intelligence work and strong analytical skills. Benefits include flexible working hours and comprehensive public sector pension.

Benefits

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave

Flexi time

Public sector pension scheme

Corporate travel schemes

Access to private healthcare

Discounts on shopping and dining

Extensive paid sick leave

Access to gyms

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Qualifications

• Experience working in intelligence or information.
• Proven ability to manage serious and complex investigations.
• Understanding of intelligence and evidence use in law enforcement.
• Strong IT skills and clear professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast-paced operational support to NEROCU.
• Ensure quality and secure dissemination of intelligence.
• Build working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Conduct intelligence development and analysis.
• Contribute to tactical and strategic intelligence acquisition.

Skills

Experience working in intelligence or information

Proven ability to manage serious and complex investigations

Understanding of intelligence and evidence use in law enforcement

Working knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to identify intelligence gaps

Strong IT skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure

Job description

Salary: Band 9, £41,133 - £47,712. Location: Warrington. Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, Permanent. Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU).

The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCU) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery.

NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.

The role

Join a unique and high-impact team, based at the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Warrington, where you'll work alongside NEROCU colleagues in one of the most sensitive and dynamic operational environments in UK policing.

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to national security and serious crime investigations, combining strategic oversight with frontline intelligence work. As part of this specialist unit, you'll be at the forefront of tackling Serious and Organised Crime across the North East.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast-paced Operational support to the NEROCU by gathering, analysing, and disseminating intelligence in accordance with Legislation and Policy.
• Ensure the quality, secure handling, and dissemination of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity, and duty of care, in line with NEROCU policy.
• Build good working relationships with both internal and external partners, including other Police Forces, NCA, and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA).
• Conduct intelligence development, research, and analysis in support of the Sanctioned Operations on behalf of NEROCU.
• Contribute to the acquisition and development of tactical and strategic intelligence relating to Serious and Organised Crime affecting the North East region, and the UK Policing landscape.
• Lead by example, ensuring the Police Code of Ethics are upheld whilst ensuring the highest standards.
• Proactively manage performance, attendance, and wellbeing of the staff you supervise in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of the department and perform supervisory functions including budgetary management.
• Report to the embedded department head and equivalent Sgt Supervisors within the NEROCU in support of daily operational activity and staff management.

You will be required to work shifts, including early, late, and weekends. (Police Staff posts will attract the appropriate unsocial hours allowances commensurate with the shift pattern).

Essential Skills

• Experience working in intelligence or information.
• Proven ability to manage serious and complex investigations.
• Understanding of intelligence and evidence use in law enforcement.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
• Ability to identify intelligence gaps, prioritise tasks, and solve problems.
• Familiarity with NIM and NPCC MOPI guidance.
• Knowledge of police systems, legislation, and procedures (e.g., GDPR, CPIA).
• Strong IT skills and clear, professional communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
• Skilled in managing Threat, Harm, and Risk in time-critical situations.
• A flexibility to work extended hours where required, often at short notice.

Desirable skills

• An interest in, and be willing to, maintain personal knowledge of changes in IT and communications technology.
• An up-to-date knowledge of the full range of covert investigation techniques including, but not limited to, surveillance, undercover operatives, and CHIS.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.