This role is based at Merseyside, please apply via the below URL:
https://jobs.merseyside.police.uk/en/sites/CX/job/3779
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. CTPNWs 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 sensitive systems and secure environments involved, this role is entirely office‑based and does not offer working from home. The role works to the flexi policy and although based in Merseyside, you will be expected to travel around the NW region to attend meetings at multiple sites. Some Analyst training is provided by a national CT training team, therefore courses may be held in locations across the CT network and attendance would be expected.
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 paper sift will be required to attend a paper-based assessment (1.5 hours) to test propensity for the role, sessions will be held week commencing 19th October 2026 at Merseyside Force HQ. All candidates who pass the assessment will be invited to an interview week commencing 9th November 2026 at Merseyside Force HQ.
The role requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material daily and applicants must hold, or be prepared to undergo, National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting level before taking up the post. This comprehensive national security vetting process can take up to eight months to complete. Applicants should therefore expect a significant waiting period between application, clearance, and appointment, but you will be kept informed throughout.
