Intelligence Development Officer (IDO) - Research and Analysis (CTPSE) (Maternity Leave cover until November 2025)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) within the Research and Analysis team as an Intelligence Development Officer (IDO), covering a period of Maternity Leave until November 2025.

The Research and Analysis Team produces high quality research and analytical products to support all areas of CTPSE business.

The Intelligence Development Officer role is an exciting, varied and challenging role, and you will produce a wide range of high quality research products for many different customers, both internal and external.

We are looking for an outgoing, proactive and flexible candidate with a can- do attitude. At times, this role requires working unsocial hours, staying late and overcoming the unexpected in order to get the job done. In return you will be working in an incredibly unique and diverse environment contributing to the fight on terrorism in the UK.

The ideal candidate will be a good team player with relevant experience in an intelligence environment, as an IDO, you will be required to:

Research using a range of systems including those available as open source
Collate and assess intelligence and, present your findings in intelligence products, summarising clearly, concisely and accurately
Identify intelligence gaps and recommendations, which are specific, achievable, and relevant
Conduct research which is compliant with legislation, for example IPA
Support live operational activity
Liaise with internal and external colleagues including Senior Investigating Officers to progress investigations into CT subjects of interest
Work in partnership with teams throughout CT Policing and the wider intelligence community
Support and respond to spontaneous/critical/major incidents and/or events within the remit of Policing

Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the role.

Although the working location is fixed, due to the nature of the role there is often a requirement to travel across the South East Region.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. Additionally, due to the requirement to work flexibility, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times, therefore a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Once fully trained, this IDO role operates across a shift pattern between 08:00 - 19:00, including working one weekend in five which attracts a shift allowance additional to the base salary. Working hours and arrangements can be discussed at interview.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of 19 January 2025 at 23.55

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;

Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.

Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.

Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.

Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.

Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 22054

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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