Intelligence Researcher Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) - SWROCU

Full Time - Permanent

SWROCU Northern Hub, Bristol, near BS34 6PY

SWROCU Southern Hub, Exeter, near to EX2 7HQ

Please note that the location of the role will have an impact on the terms and conditions. If you have any concerns about your ability to regularly travel to this location using your own transport, then please speak to the hiring manager before submitting an application. If you are applying from one of the Regional Forces you will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions and graded pay scale for the role.

This recruitment campaign is for one current vacancy in the Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Team, which is part of the SWROCU; however, we will create a 6-month bank for Intelligence Researchers pending in any similar vacancies in the near future within the SWROCU.

SWROCU Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00-16:00

Role Description

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for an Intelligence Researcher keen to progress their career within the Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Team. The TOEX team is an intelligence capability dedicated to tackling some of the most complex and challenging issues surrounding Exploitation. Our team provides intelligence, analytical, and technical expertise to support forces in investigations related to modern slavery, human trafficking, organised immigration crime, county lines, and both adult and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

As a researcher, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding victims and disrupting those who seek to profit from exploitation, whether through localised crime or organised criminal networks. You will be involved in all aspects of the TOEX capability, offering research and suggestions to support operational activities, proactive operations, and engagement with partner agencies. Working closely with team members, you will utilise a range of systems to ensure the success of our activities. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to contribute to our efforts, we invite you to join us in this impactful and rewarding role.

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales. We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime. Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations. We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours.
• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
• Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Essential

• The post holder will hold IPP (Intelligence Professionalisation Programme) accreditation or willing to gain it.
• The post-holder must be computer literate with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Packages.
• Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking research of a qualitative and quantitative nature and experience of report writing are essential.
• The post holder must hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force area using alternative transport.

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection and the European Court of Human Rights and of Intelligence processes would be advantageous.

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment webinar: Wednesday 17th June, 12:00 Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions. Please contact swrocurecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 30th June, 09:00. Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Tuesday 30th June. Assessments will be held week commencing: TBC. Please note that you must pass the assessment to proceed to the interview stage. Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC.

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal. Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information. If you reach the assessment/interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in SWROCU and MCIT within a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level. To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years. In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria. For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with SWROCUBusinessTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk.