Intelligence Management Officer (IMO) – Online Child Abuse Team
Location: Headquarters, Northallerton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Scale 4-5, £27,204 - £32,613
Closing Date: 9am 2nd November 2026
Role Profile – Intelligence Management Officer (Safeguarding) .pdf
The Opportunity
We are currently inviting applications for the position of Intelligence Management Officer within the Online Child Abuse Team (OCAT) located at our Headquarters in Northallerton.
As Intelligence Management Officer (IMO) you will deliver a high-quality research service and intelligence support to the OCAT. You will work closely with intelligence colleagues to deliver accurate and timely data, to facilitate analysis and inform decision making, as well as evaluating information to ensure its quality, accuracy, integrity, and security.
You will also proactively identify information sources for research and analysis purposes, and complete open-source research, as required. You will liaise with internal and external partners to clarify the requirement, nature, and purpose of requests for intelligence packages in line with the terms of reference.
Key responsibilities:
- Working within the framework of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) to carry out research in connection with the Force and Safeguarding strategic and tactical priorities.
- Review relevant pieces of intelligence to quality assure content and Niche recording as per Management of Police Information guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness to determine the most appropriate action required, relative to control strategy priorities.
- Disseminate intelligence/information, in line with national standards
- Work as part of the intelligence department to support others in accessing specialist sources of information and produce a report of the information to support operational policing.
- Receipt and assessment of information and maintenance of record management systems.
- Develop and compile intelligence packages in relation to immediate and developing incidents and ongoing operations
- Work with outside agencies with which information sharing agreements exist.
- Act as first point of contact, maintain confidentiality to ensure queries and requests are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
- Adhere to all legal frameworks, principles, policies, and guidance relevant to the role.
- Undertake a range of administrative activities and attend meetings when required.
What we’re looking for:
- Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others and transmit and receive information effectively.
- A high level of research skills including previous experience of collating, evaluating, recording, and disseminating large amounts of information from a wide range of sources.
- Experience of checking, recording, and retrieving information from a database.
- Ability to effectively prioritise works to achieve tight deadlines to meet organisational or legislative requirements.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative/unsupervised.
We will support you in developing in your career. You will be willing to undertake:
- The College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme Certification. This must be completed within 12 months of appointment.
- The College of Policing training programme, Introduction to Intelligence and Introduction to Research.
- Be willing to develop knowledge in relevant legislation, policy, and guidelines (e.g. Intelligence, APP, Freedom of Information Act, MoPI, GDPR).
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for vetting:
o MV Level Vetting – minimum 5 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
Interviews are scheduled to take place: 18th November 2026
We look forward to receiving your online application.
