Intelligence Researcher- Manchester Victoria

A **Intelligence Researcher** is a **PERMANENT Full time** role paying **£27,174.00 **per annum with the British Transport Police (BTP) based in **Manchester Victoria**.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. As a** Intelligence Researcher** with BTP you will be expected to carry out high quality and timely research from various internal and external sources in connection with the operational requirements of the department/force.

Provide an effective research support to analytical staff involved in intelligence, crime and operational work.

Compile reports and briefings to support intelligence development and operational work and when required presenting such material to other staff and management.

As **Intelligence Researcher** you will be required to:

- Collect information from various internal and external sources for the purpose of researcher and analysis. Undertake in depth open source research from both overt and covert perspectives. Identify and develop new sources of information for the purposes of analysis. The post holder will be expected to follow relevant policy and procedure relating to covert open source research.
- Collate information into a suitable format for analysis. Undertake the manipulation of large data sets, both numerical and text. The post holder will be required to produce this in a format which is best suited for analysis and highlight anomalies and irregularities within the data.
- Evaluate information gathered to assess it's usefulness and prioritise information for action.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful **Intelligence Researcher **will be required to evidence the following skills:

- Prioritisation skills to manage time and workload. The post holder must be able to evidence the ability to manage a demanding workload.
- Proven problem solving and creative thinking skills. The applicant must be able to evidence the ability to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative solutions to problems
- Previous experience in conducting in-depth research using a range of data sources and effectively displaying the presenting the results of work both verbally and in writing - whether academically or work experience.
- ** £27,174.00 **per annum
- Yearly base salary increments
- Blended working approach both home and office based
- Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
- Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
- Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
- Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
- Pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.