Analyst (Intelligence)

Salary: Band 8, £34,611 - £39,372
Location: Agile between Stations, Etal Lane (Westerhope) and Ashington
Hours/Contract: 37 hours, Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028

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.

Learn about our full benefits package

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 an Analyst (Intelligence).

This exciting role is part of the Intelligence Analytical department, contributing to the creation of specialised analytical reports and evidential case exhibits that address tactical, strategic, and operational needs across the force.

You will work primarily with the MIT Review Teams to produce specific analytical reports and evidential case exhibits linked to tactical, strategic and operational review team requirements.

Responsibilities include delivering and guiding senior management with specialised analytical products to aid in crime prevention, targeting, disruption, and detection.

The role supports both operational and organisational business needs by developing innovative solutions to meet strategic priorities and tactical planning.

Additionally, the position ensures efficient and effective service to support operational and investigative decision-making, making recommendations to drive business activities and assess threats, harm, and risks.

What you’ll do

Analyse a wide range of data from a variety of sources to assist sensitive and complex business needs in respect of incidents, crime, organised crime, high risk issues, victims and major incidents.
Develop hypotheses concerning the nature and scope of Crime and Disorder, in order to support operational decision making, identify improvements and force effectiveness and efficiency.
Engage with internal and external leaders, stakeholder’s subject experts and the workforce to understand the assessment of analytical products and future capability requirements to shape and develop effective solutions.
Analyse the activities of individuals, groups, organisations, crime and disorder patterns through the application of recognised techniques, specialist software and methodology.
Present findings, both in written form and at meetings. Provide clear and objective recommendations in order to inform force resourcing to drive force priorities and business needs.
Complete data requests and provide analytical products for external clients including home office returns and ad hoc enquiries in order to comply with national requirements.
Become a subject matter expert in analysing force and partnership data with the ability to become a super user of complex analytical IT programmes.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

Produce products to enter into the evidential chain. Attend crown court as a professional witness when required, to explain analytical findings and receive cross-examination.

What you’ll bring

The ability to plan and prioritise own workload, prioritise and complete multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
Able to use own initiative to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
Able to think critically, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.
Ability to build strong working relationships, demonstrating a high level of professional credibility at all levels.
Ability to work as part of a team, effectively influencing peers.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
Evidence of analytical thinking.
Have a strong focus on customer service ethos.
Self-motivation, initiative and drive and the ability to demonstrate professional resilience.

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.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Ed Small, Senior Police Staff Investigator (ed.small@northumbria.police.uk), or Mark Jones, Senior Police Staff Investigator (mark.jones@northumbria.police.uk)

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
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

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of Analyst 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.

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.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face 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 careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) 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 six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.

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.