Intelligence Researcher
CTPNW
Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years
Secondment
GMP Grade E - £30,333 - £32,613
Full Time
OCC Speke
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
Research is the foundation of everything we do in CTPNW. Accuracy and attention to detail is vital to ensure assessments made are accurate to aid the decision-making process. As an Intelligence Researcher in CTPNW, you would be responsible for transforming raw information into meaningful data to support local and regional assessments and specialist investigations teams. Your research and scanning of available systems will aid the identification of emerging trends, patterns in behaviour and inform on key threats posed within the North West region.
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 Researcher 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 scan and evaluate intelligence/information from open and closed sources and research various databases (both internal and external) to enable the Intelligence Analysts to produce accurate intelligence assessments.
To produce accurate research summaries (written and verbal) utilising all available intelligence in order to provide direction and focus for the region.
Working to strict time deadlines to identify and research all available data in relation to problems, patterns, trends or threats, risk and harm both regionally, nationally and internationally.
To actively embrace problem solving policing with the aim of supporting intelligence/analytical products that will assist in the development of interventions that will fundamentally change the regional risk level.
To liaise with internal units, other regional forces and the national co-ordination centre to ensure the appropriate sharing of information and intelligence, in line with all relevant legislation and policy.
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 over 23rd and 24th July 2026 at Merseyside Force HQ. All candidates who pass the assessment will be invited to an interview w/c Monday 10th August 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.
Please attach a copy of your approved signed secondment support form from your Home Force
Please use the attached JDQ and CVF when completing your 1000 - word supporting evidence
Please click here for the full JDQ
Please click here for the CVF
Please click here for the secondment support form
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.
Application Form
Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post. For specialist police posts, eligible candidates will:
have completed their probation at the closing date;
be confirmed in the rank of the vacancy;
not previously been unsuccessful at an assessment or interview for the same post within the last six months;
have no outstanding disciplines (not including complaints).
have completed the minimum tenure in your current post (if specialist post)
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 Merseyside Police, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Merseyside Police. You will then be seconded from Merseyside Police 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.
