- S26-044 Intelligence Analyst - Force Major Incident Team (LC8)


Posted on 27th Feb 2026

- S26-044 Intelligence Analyst - Force Major Incident Team (LC8)

Applications are invited for the post of Intelligence Analyst within the Force Major Incident Team based at Preston. 

The purpose of this role is to prepare strategic, tactical, intelligence and evidential products to aid managerial, operational and investigative decision-making by utilising a range of analytical techniques. You will be involved in the problem-solving process, applying a variety of research methods and analytical techniques to develop knowledge and understanding. And you will produce documents to the requisite standard of first submission and present these as a witness in judicial proceedings.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Undertake complex strategic and operational analysis drawing inferences, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Analyse the activities of individuals / groups through the application of appropriate methodologies
  • Be flexible in respect of working pattern to provide simultaneous analytical support to investigations of major incidents, complex or major crime where necessary.
  • Develop knowledge & intelligence in respect of issues and problems, patterns & trends, linking offences, drawing conclusions and inferences and making recommendations to support a diverse range of operational activity
  • Research, apply for, manage and maintain RIPA authorities, telecommunications data relevant to major investigations in accordance with current legislation and policies (i.e., RIPA, PACE, Human Rights PII) and time limits.

Please see the attached job specification for further details. 

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Management Vetting (MV). Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

  • 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
  • Sick pay provisions
  • Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
  • Option to become a member of the onsite unions
  • Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
  • Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
  • Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Thursday 12th March at 10 am

Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.

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Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.

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Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.


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