XC749 Operational Intelligence Analyst **External and Regional 7 Forces**
THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY AND TO THE 7 REGIONAL FORCES SUBJECT TO WEST YORKSHIRE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROTOCOLS
Operational Intelligence Analyst
Protective Services Crime
Posts are available force wide
Two full-time permanent position (37 hours per week)
For West Yorkshire Police Staff, this role will be a permanent posting.
For regional based staff who apply from regional forces this role will be for a secondment post and will need SLT approval.
Are you interested in being part of a specialist team responsible for joining the dots on criminality across West Yorkshire.
Can you be innovative and creative while helping investigators find and convict the most serious offenders?
West Yorkshire Police are looking to appoint Analysts to work in its Protective Services Crime with posts Non Recent Child Exploitation Investigations and Operational support to local policing.
This job involves gathering and interpreting information to assist Senior Leaders in their decision making. Analysts work across multiple teams and are a key role in the success of a huge variety of major crime arrests and convictions.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an investigative mindset who can demonstrate their ability to work in a sometimes fast paced environment. A knowledge of analytical techniques is preferable and/ or previous experience in a law enforcement role. Excellent communication skills are essential as this role frequently presents their findings both to investigation teams and court.
All Analysts work flexible hours Monday to Friday. It is a hybrid role and successful applicants will have the opportunity to work both remotely and within the office once fully trained.
As this is a Career Progression Scheme, candidates may be considered to start further along the progression scheme, if they possess the requisite experience and knowledge.
The Benefits:
• Starting salary of £29,109 rising to £37,692 per annum subject to meeting specific criteria
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• 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)
Please see Intel and Coroners - Home For more details about the roles.
Or contact lynne.thompson@westyorkshire.police.uk
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 9th October 2025.