XT1038 Intelligence Researcher **External**
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Intelligence Researcher
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
South Leeds
1 x full time – 37 hours
Are you interested in working for a world-class policing network and keeping the UK safe? CTP NE are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to help protect the public from an ever-evolving terrorist threat.
As a Researcher you will take an exciting role in supporting the work of various specialist teams across CTP NE. You will interrogate various police databases and open sources to find crucial information, piece it together and inform decision-makers via clearly written reports.
Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of research and/or experience of an intelligence environment, the ability to interrogate computerised databases and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
When investigating an ongoing terrorist threat or when individuals are arrested for terrorism offences, the work of a Researcher can be very fast paced. We are looking for candidates who can work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
The role is Monday to Friday but you must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements and occasionally willing to work elsewhere in the UK, wherever required, as part of a Regional and National response.
CTP NE is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the community we serve in the North-East region. CTP NE offers a varied and fulfilling working environment with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, working as part of a friendly and inclusive team.
The Benefits:
• Starting salary of £26,106 rising to £28,653 per annum
• Opportunity for progression to Higher Researcher with salary range of £29,109 rising to £31,296 per annum, subject to meeting specific criteria
• A modern office building, close to good road/public transport networks and free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service – accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.,
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light discount card (discounts include Asda and Costco)
• Membership to the company shop
We are currently looking to recruit Researchers into the following team:
Strategic Intelligence Department
The National CT Strategic Intelligence Department is a unique national team focussing on key priority threat areas. In this role you will provide research support to the teams leading the national strategic response to these threats. This role is based in Leeds but will involve some travel to London and around the network.
If you would like to know more, please email sam.ashworth@ctpne.police.uk
Please note that the successful candidates will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 2 February 2025.