Introduction
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism.
We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support CTPNW in achieving its mission.
Information about the specific role
Analysis in CTPNW is the study of data to identify patterns, trends and links between crimes and offenders, with the goal of aiding CTPNW in identifying perpetrators and preventing future incidents. We also conduct strategic analysis, which is the analysis of long term and emerging trends to inform decision making and policy development.
You would be part of a large team of Researchers and Analysts situated in the three NW hubs – GMP, Lancashire and Merseyside. If successful, you would undertake a variety of written and visual products, both tactical and strategic in nature. The team in which the successful candidate will be situated will not be known until the vetting process is complete. Due to the classification of our intelligence systems, this role is office based at GMP HQ.
Main Responsibilities:
- To produce appropriate analytical products (strategic and tactical assessments, problem and subject profiles) utilising the techniques and methodologies identified by the National Intelligence Model as a minimum standard.
- To collect, evaluate and analyse data from various sources including crimes, incidents, intelligence, witness statements, forensic reports, communications data and financial records, with a view to identifying offenders, victims, hotspot locations, crime patterns / trends resulting in the prioritisation and direction of police resources both at a tactical and strategic level.
- To provide analytical support and guidance to management teams in all aspects of policing, associated criminality and incident investigation at tasking and coordinating meetings, or other management meetings in respect of specified operations/investigations.
- Where appropriate, to produce analytical products that go beyond the facts and provide added value to management teams. Products to include expert analytical opinion, inductive logic and strong, specific and valuable inferences, hypothesis and recommendations that focus on intelligence, prevention and enforcement opportunities.
All candidates who pass the papersift will be required to attend an assessment to test propensity for the role. Only those who pass the assessment will be invited to an interview.
The Assessments will be held on:
Wednesday 8th April
Thursday 9th April
Friday 10th April
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 27th April.
The Assessment and Interview will be held at Lancashire Constabulary HQ, Hutton.
Other Information –
- 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.
Please see the ‘Vetting Level’ listed at the start of the advert to refer to the relevant paragraph below.
For SC posts: This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
For DV posts: This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please use the following URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-security-vetting
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.
As at 1st April 2022, the HR Secondment Model was implemented for all posts at CTPNW. This means that all officer and staff posts that are based in Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire or Merseyside, are seconded to CTPNW c/o Greater Manchester Police.
If you are successful in applying for a police staff post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Lancashire Constabulary, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Lancashire Constabulary. You will then be seconded from Lancashire Constabulary to CTPNW c/o GMP.
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.
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.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2026 AT 23:55HRS
