Intelligence Analyst
Full time vacancy
An exciting opportunity to work as an Intelligence Analyst within the Major Crime Team.
In this role, you will be required to provide a high-level of analytical support to senior operational police officers to assist in the prevention, targeting, disruption and detection of crime.
You will use analytical techniques to create intelligence products to inform relevant strategic and tactical planning to the standard defined within the National Intelligence Model. Provide an efficient and effective service to support managerial, operational and investigative decision-making. Make recommendations to drive business activity and assess threat harm and risk.
You will have to work effectively with minimum supervision whilst remaining team focussed, with proven research and problem-solving skills.
This role requires advanced IT skills, with extensive use of Excel and Analyst Notebook, as well as extensive knowledge of Communications data, Social Media and Open Source data; its use and governing legislation, with a willingness and ability to learn and use new systems as technology develops.
The successful candidate must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
This is a hybrid role, consisting of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23251. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st March 2026.
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