Analysis, Research & Performance Lead

This is a newly created role within the regional Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) that will coordinate and manage a professional and efficient analytical service that will direct the strategic and tactical planning of the Analysis, Research and Performance functions. Location – Can be located at a building that can be reached by public transport or car in under 45 minutes from central Bristol or Taunton or based in Exeter.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of operational analysis and research to support the investigation and prosecution of Counter Terrorism crime.

The post holder will lead on the delivery of the CTPSW Intelligence Strategy process, set priorities and provide strategic and tactical support to the Head of CTPSW, Head of Intelligence and other portfolio leads and will advise at a National level ensuring the interests of the region are represented in appropriate projects and working groups.

The role requires regular attendance at a building that can be reached by public transport or car in under 45 minutes from central Bristol or Taunton, but there may be a requirement to travel in the region and across the UK as required.

Extensive experience of intelligence analysis processes and intelligence led policing approaches and significant experience in managing analytical and researcher teams is essential.

Appointments to this posts are subject to security clearance to Police Management and National Security vetting Security Clearance Level (SC). The post holder will be required to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) once in post.

Working pattern Flexible working, full time, part time, secondment and job share applications will be considered. Please specify if you are seeking an arrangement other than full time.

You must be a British citizen to work for the department. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you may also be considered. However, if successful, you may be asked to relinquish your non British nationality (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with the department. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance; substantial ties means that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.

If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department. You should note however, that marriage to, or cohabitation with, a person who isn’t a British citizen after appointment may, in some circumstances, result in the withdrawal of security clearance and subsequent transfer to another department, or (if this is not possible or the officer does not wish to transfer) dismissal. Each case will be considered on its merits, taking into account the ties between the person involved and the United Kingdom.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary welcomes applicants from all minority groups, which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are a family friendly force and operate a positive equal opportunities policy.

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.