Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Analyst to join our Research and Analysis (R&A) team aligned to the Targeting Organised Exploitation (TOEX) team, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

If you are an experienced Lead Analyst or leader in a police or law enforcement partner environment with excellent understanding of the National Intelligence Model and experience of delivering intelligence products, analytical techniques and methodology and using specialist software, that is looking to take the next step in their career, we feel we can offer you a unique opportunity and challenge.

The purpose of this role is to manage, train and develop a team of analysts; quality assuring their work and developing their skill profiles to deliver a professional analytical service. Most importantly, you will undertake a leading role in identifying and protecting some of the most vulnerable in our society.

The role will also include providing specialist analytical advice to investigating officers; managing expectations through the promotion of best use of analysis and prioritise workloads in accordance with regional priorities and delivery plan.

You will also form part of the wider Research and Analysis portfolio and may lead projects within the SE ROCU, across the SE region, the ROCU network and with SOC partners.

The ability to manage relationships with stakeholders, and engage with a range of partners in order to deliver the regional coordination of the response to serious and organised crime will be a key skill in this role.

TOEX work on developments involving all types of exploitation of people including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) generated from Under Cover Online (UCOL) deployments. Please note that this role will occasionally expose you to elements of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Relevant professional qualification and completion of recognised analysis training e.g. NIAT, GIAT or other relevant analytical training is essential. Experience of producing strategic and tactical analytical reports and products is also essential. Management training is desirable but there will be opportunities to receive development opportunities in this area.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence and will be expected to drive force cars on occasion. This post requires frequent travel across the South East region and occasionally the UK. Note that the role is based near Junction 12 of the M4, but weekly attendance is also required at Whitchurch, Hampshire.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.

You can find more information about security vetting .

How to Apply

To apply, click on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 27th June 2023 at 23:55hrs.

At CTPSE and SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact quoting the Job Reference number 20287.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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Thames Valley Police