Intelligence Development Officer TOEX NEROCU (2 Positions Available)
Salary: Band 6, £30,276 - £32,613 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)
Location: Sunderland
Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, Fixed Term Contract ending 31st March 2027 (possibility for extension)
Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”)
Working for #TeamNP
The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of nine Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The ROCU network continues to expand and Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co-ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises of specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing. It takes people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience, to keep our communities safe. If you’re looking for a role where your work will make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for an Intelligence Development Officer to join the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) within the Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Programme.
The Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Programme plays a key role in improving how law enforcement responds to the exploitation of vulnerable people. Working as part of the national Serious and Organised Crime strategy, TOEX supports a whole-system approach by developing a stronger intelligence picture to inform operational activity, tasking, coordination and capability development.
As an Intelligence Development Officer, you will play a key role in developing and evaluating intelligence, assessing threat, risk, harm and vulnerability, and identifying opportunities to disrupt criminal activity. You’ll work as part of a specialist regional team, collaborating with partners across policing and other agencies to support intelligence-led activity and protect vulnerable people.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of tackling serious and organised crime, where your work will directly contribute to safeguarding communities while developing your intelligence skills in a complex and fast‑moving environment.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will play a key part in developing intelligence to support serious and organised crime investigations:
- Gather, research and evaluate information to identify patterns, trends and intelligence gaps
- Monitor and maintain intelligence sources used to deliver other intelligence products. Write and submit applications for telecoms data under RIPA legislation, and manage the resulting product and research content in line with SIO/ Investigators telecoms strategy in order to achieve investigative aims.
- Interrogate a range of systems and sources, including open source, police systems and partner agency information
- Prepare clear, accurate intelligence products and briefings to support operational decision making
- Provide advice on tactical options, identifying suspects, linked offences and opportunities to disrupt criminal activity
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to support intelligence-led policing
- Ensure intelligence is handled and processed in line with relevant legislation, policies and guidance
- Present intelligence and evidence where required, including in court settings
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for people who are analytical, curious and motivated, with the ability to work through complex information and draw meaningful conclusions.
You will need:
- Experience of researching and analysing information from a range of sources
- Sound understanding of police policy and procedures relating to intelligence gathering and legislative frameworks such as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, Management of Policy Information, Human rights Act, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
- Experience of working with data (including Microsoft applications or specialist systems) to extract and present information
- Experience of preparing detailed reports and presenting information clearly
- An understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM)
- An understanding of intelligence-related legislation and frameworks (e.g. RIPA, CPIA, Data Protection Act)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- The ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
- A minimum of PIP1 accreditation (or demonstrate work experience at an equivalent level) and a willingness to work towards PIP2
You’ll also need to be willing to undertake training as part of the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) if not already completed.
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk
What we offer
- 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
- Flexible working
- Agile working – 60% office based, maximum 40% home working, balanced against operational needs.
- Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
- Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
- Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
- Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
- We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
- Access to gyms in some stations
- Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to volunteer in local community
Just so you know
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of an Intelligence Development Officer (TOEX) with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, working together to improve the lives of disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In cases of very high application volumes, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach for all candidates.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete both Management and Security Vetting forms, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
Please note if you are a current NEROCU/Northumbria Police employee interested in applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.
