Counter Terrorism Analyst

The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network spans across the UK, with specialist officers and staff working in various fields to thwart terrorist planning and bring offenders to justice.

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team at the WMCTU North Hub in Staffordshire, contributing to the regional counter terrorist response.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all strands of intelligence analysis within a local, regional, national, and international context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collate, evaluate, and structure data to identify patterns, series, similarities, and discrepancies within various information types.
• Interpret data using recognised analytical techniques.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to senior stakeholders, communicating effectively and undertaking analysis of a qualitative and quantitative nature.
• Represent the WMCTU and present at local, regional, and national forums.
• Direct and guide research completed by others.
• Utilise IT systems and techniques unique to the role of Counter Terrorism.
• Work to a high level of integrity, handling Secret information, and following GPMS and other guidance with regard to handling and storing this data.
• Effective liaison with various National Agencies, including Army, Police Forces/CT Capabilities, Local Authorities, and other specialists.
• Provide comprehensive analytical products interpreting intelligence and providing clear understanding and guidance to drive the proactive acquisition of further intelligence and evidence.
• Identify risk, threat, vulnerabilities, and opportunities in support of national security operations.
• Offer specialist guidance, influencing decision making of Police Senior Investigating Officers, Intelligence Managers, and Intelligence Officers regarding live operations.
• Provide complex evidential analysis and expert testimony to the highest standard to secure the successful prosecution of terrorists.
• Provide detailed strategic analysis to assist organisational understanding of the multiple facets of terrorism and violent extremism.
• Provide effective forecast, taking international issues and providing local impact and context.
• Conduct strategic research.
• Provide effective horizon and environmental scanning products to provide analytical support to other areas within the CTU.
• Demonstrate individual leadership responsibility in respect of the relationship required with Research and Data Officers.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Collate, evaluate, structure, and process data to identify patterns, series, similarities, and discrepancies within various information types.
• Experience of interpreting data using recognised analytical techniques.
• Excellent computer skills, including the use of Windows-based software, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the use of computer software applications in relation to the charting and analytical preparation of data.
• Experience of critical and strategic thinking with the ability to make recommendations from analytical findings to inform senior stakeholder decision making.
• Experience of preparing and conducting presentations to senior stakeholders, communicating effectively and undertaking analysis of a qualitative and quantitative nature.
• Excellent communication skills in presenting analytical findings in verbal, graphical, and written forms, ensuring these meet user needs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
• Education to level 6, e.g., a degree with or without honours, or equivalent work-based experience/competency.
• Knowledge of current global affairs with a focus on Terrorism and Security.

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

• Accredited to IPP evidence level.
• NIAT (National Intelligence and Analysis Training).
• Knowledge and experience of using NIM (National Intelligence Model).
• Experience of managing intelligence within an operational context.
• Familiarity querying and interrogating databases with the ability to design and construct databases.
• Experience of reporting tools (e.g., business objects) and/or bespoke analysis tools.
• Ability to apply data science techniques to data sets, including the use of coding.
• Ability to identify proactive opportunities for analytical development of known information.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be British citizens to work for the Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTP WM). If you hold dual nationality, with the primary nationality British, you may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearances of Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82 to of the Police Reform Act. CTP WM will support preferred candidates through the appropriate vetting process.