CTPHQ - Business Analyst - Grade I - Data Science Unit

Are you interested in joining a team that is going to revolutionise how counter terrorism police operate in the UK?

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is establishing a brand-new Data Science Unit, based in Manchester, which will play a key role in supporting the national effort to disrupt the terrorist threat and keep people safe.

The team is in its infancy and has a vacancy for the position of Business Analyst.

This role represents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to build strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and improve both the efficiency and effectiveness of CT policing.

The core role of the Business analyst is to assist the development of Data Science projects, through the collation of precise user requirements, development of approach and maintenance of documentation, while acting as a technology conduit between the customer and data science specialists. This will include advising on the suitability of new and emerging data related technologies to the national CT Policing Community.

You will assist in overseeing and coordinating the implementation of a range of projects and initiatives, develop business cases and track progress against delivery timelines.

Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals who can evidence experience in:

• Agile working practices.

• Data governance and information security/compliance.

If you are interested in knowing more about the team and the role being advertised, then please email CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk

You must hold an element (single or dual) of British Nationality to apply for this role.

Important eligibility criteria information

Please note, you must be at least 18 years old to apply
You will not be appointed until you are at least 18 years old
You must have at least 10 years residency in the UK to apply

Important information before you commence an application

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have

You may require the following documents to complete this application form or these may be requested during the selection process:

A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your Passport or birth certificate
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only)
Clear, colour photos of all tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes

Important information before you commence an application for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.

- UK Nationality

You must be a UK National to work for CTPNW. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearance. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and therefore will not be able to perform their duties.

Please ensure that your application follows the above guidance. If you need further advice, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk.

Please note, the majority of the communication will be sent the e-mail address you provide on your application form. Please ensure to regularly monitor your inbox and your junk mail folder.

- Vetting Requirements

This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) level before taking up the post.

For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please click the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance’

Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

- Application Form

Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post and please view the Person Specification within the job description.

Please ensure that your application follows the above guidance. If you need further advice, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk.

If you are successful in applying for this post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Greater Manchester Police, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Greater Manchester Police. Please note, your service will transfer over to your new force with you. If you have any queries around this process, please email CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk

- Inclusion, Diversity & Equality

CTPNW is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. CTPNW welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

If you have a disability and you require support with your application or any part of the selection process, please let us know so we can support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk and the CTPNW Recruitment team will be happy to assist.

You will find attached the Ethical Policing Principals, Valuing Difference and Leadership Expectations for policing, these nationally recognised behaviours and values set out the guidance that you will be tested against within any specialist recruitment process. This will provide a consistent foundation for a range of local and national processes to be evidenced and which CTPNW adhere to.

Approval must be sought from HR for all applications for out of force/external secondments. Therefore, if you are planning on applying for this secondment please fully complete the Secondment Authorisation Form and send to Workforce Planning (workforce.planning@cheshire.police.uk).

Failure to do so may result in your application not being progressed. Please DO NOT apply through Oleeo.

Please send authorisation forms, with Line Manager and Superintendent/ Head of Department approval to Workforce Planning at least 3 working days before the closing date. Workforce Planning will then review eligibility.

Please be advised that following a successful application, final release will be subject to approval by the Deputy Chief Constable. HR reserve the right to withdraw any application that has not been granted approval.

Police Staff are required to relinquish their substantive post if the secondment duration is expected to be over one year. Please Officers are required to relinquish their substantive post if the secondment duration is expected to be over 6 months. Please see the secondment policy for further information.

Please visit the below link to apply for the role, any applications received through Oleeo will not be reviewed.

CTPHQ - Business Analyst - Grade I - Data Science Unit - Greater Manchester Police