Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded person to be part of a fascinating and rewarding working environment.
Working within the intelligence units across the force, successful candidates will play a crucial role in analysing and interpreting data that inform decision making at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
Through the use of a wide range of data sources you will be required to identify threat, harm and risk through a number of analytical techniques identified by the National Intelligence Model to enable prioritisation and direction of police resources.
You will have excellent IT skills and have the ability to write accurate and concise reports. You will also have experience of preparing and conducting presentations and briefings.
The selection process will include a written scenario based intelligence / data assessment. If successful, you will be invited back for an interview.
The Job description has been signposted to indicate at which stage of the process each criteria will be tested. You must evidence all the essential criteria writing 250 words per criteria.
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
• Emergency services blue light card discount
• Cycle Scheme
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