Real Time Intelligence Researcher

A **Real Time** **Intelligence Researcher** is required for a **PERMANENT** role paying **£27,174.00 **per annum, **plus 20% Shift Allowance per annum** with the British Transport Police (BTP) based in **Manchester**.

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 **Real Time Intelligence Researcher** with BTP you will provide a 24/7 real time intelligence capability by carrying out high quality and timely research from various internal and external sources in connection with the operational requirements of the real time intelligence function across the force.

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

- Research and develop intelligence/information within Force systems to support real time incidents
- Identify intelligence gaps and proactively develop any issue or ensure that the matter is recorded and the appropriate person has been informed in order to direct Force resources
- Provide specialist research capability including collecting, collating and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a tactical or operational level
- Compile briefings for the briefing system in respect of real time incidents or as directed.
- Prepare and deliver research summaries and findings, either written or verbal, to clearly and accurately inform decision making
- Provide preliminary development of intelligence in support of major/serious or critical incidents

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful **Real Time Intelligence Researcher **will be required to evidence the following:

- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking research
- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen to others and communicate research in order to ensure understanding
- Ability to research and assimilate large volumes of data and prepare and produce summaries of research findings
- Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritise and plan own work and manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines
- Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required
- Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders
- Salary of £27,174.0 plus 20% Shift Allowance per annum
- Yearly base salary increments
- Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible agile working approach
- 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.