About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
Applications are sought for the position of a W6 Police Researcher within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) based in Wat Tyler House in Swindon.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team who work to share information in a timely manner, respond quickly to safeguarding concerns to protect children and adults at risk of significant harm and provide proportionate, effective research of Police information for use at multi agency strategy discussions and in response to external partner agency enquiries.
Applicants will need to be highly motivated, with the ability to work under pressured time constraints in a fast paced and dynamic team environment, and demonstrate personal responsibility to deliver high standards of professional practice with an essential knowledge of child protection procedures. The successful applicant will be line managed within the Public Protection Department reporting structure.
This is an ideal opportunity to gain multi-agency partnership experience within a police team. The role is performed in the office at Wat Tyler House in Swindon town centre.
The post is full time 37 hours a week. The successful applicant will work 8 hour shifts between the hours of 8am and 5pm on a Monday to Friday and there is some bank holiday working.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
- Experience of conducting research
- Ability to work under pressure to tight time constraints
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- Excellent self-motivation
Desirable criteria
- PNC & PND Qualifications
- Experience using Niche
- Experience in a multi agency environment
- Experience working in safeguarding
Please note for the successful applicant, there may be some training completed at Swindon in Wat Tyler House & County Hall, Trowbridge
Further details can be obtained from MASH Police Supervisor Karen Mead and Head of MASH Lisa Cook by emailing Karen.Mead@wiltshire.police.uk and Lisa.Cook@wiltshire.police.uk
What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Advert closing date: 25th November 23:55. Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
