At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse data to identify crime patterns and support law enforcement strategies.
- Company: Join the City of London Police, a key player in urban safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in data analysis and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38490 - 38490 £ per year.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
About the team
The City of London is a key business centre by day with a vibrant night-time economy and growing hotel industry. The City continues to grow with construction underway on a number of sites at any one time. These daytime and night-time activities contribute to the crime areas we need to prevent and manage with our resources, with our analytical teams giving direction for the best use of these. Through research and analysis patterns and inconsistencies can be identified within information, crime data and intelligence. It enables our team to draw inferences, create hypotheses that support operational, tactical and strategic decision making; exploring what has happened with what could happen next. Our staff are trained researchers, analysts and intelligence development officers that offer insight into the control strategy elements, have experience using a range of different analytical and mapping software and can support intelligence development, tactics and investigations. As an analyst, you will be required to deliver a high-quality analytical service in support of the priorities for the City of London Police. The role will require you to drive forward intelligence development ensuring the use of strategic, tactical and operational opportunities.
About the role
This is a temporary promotion and will not be extended past March 2027. Immediate release is required, please make sure that you speak to your line manager prior to applying. Working within a wider professional analytical services team, your skills could help make an impact towards our objectives around tackling core policing priorities within the City of London and beyond. Using your knowledge and experience of the National Intelligence Model, you’ll work with a wide range of data sources to create analytical products in support of identifying and developing intelligence-led policing strategies. This will include identifying, developing and presenting opportunities for law enforcement and key stakeholders to divert, deter, detect, disrupt and dismantle serious and organised crime groups. This is the police and evidential support may also be required, and should be expected, which could result in giving evidence at court. The highest standards of professional and personal integrity are required and must be maintained; as a key requirement for remaining in the role.
Responsibilities
- Collect, evaluate and analyse data from various sources, with a view to identifying offenders, victims, hotspot locations, crime patterns and trends, and crime series, resulting in the prioritisation and direction of police resources both at the tactical and strategic level.
- Produce appropriate analytical products at strategic, tactical and/or operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation in line with the National Intelligence Model.
- Work towards competence against the relevant professional standards for this function to achieve IPP accreditation and registration. Maintenance of this accreditation requires the demonstration of continued competence against professional standards, as well as evidence of CPD, in line with the College’s Model.
- Give structured and detailed written and/or verbal briefings and presentations to police officers, support staff and other external partners to provide a clear and concise evidence based understanding of the subject matter, including providing advice and guidance and making recommendations to drive delivery of law enforcement.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.
- Have a proven analytical background from law enforcement or suitable transferable analytical experience.
- Collect, evaluate and analyse data from various sources, with a view to identify offenders, victims, hotspot locations, crime patterns and crime series.
- Give structured and detailed written, verbal briefings and conduct presentations.
- Strong numeracy and research skills, including use of Microsoft products such as Excel and Power BI.
- You must already possess MV/SC vetting.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: lisa.taylor-gandy@cityoflondon.police.uk
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly. The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’ Any applicants that do not hold MV/SC clearance will not be considered for this role. The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework. Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, is permitted to review and edit application responses for spelling, grammar, and clarity. However, all responses must accurately reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience and must not be generated by AI or contain plagiarised content. Applications found to include plagiarism or AI-generated content will be withdrawn.
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026 @ 17:00hrs. Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held week commencing 12th October 2026.
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Intelligence Analyst - Attachment employer: City of London Police
The City of London Police is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and access to various staff support networks, employees are empowered to thrive while contributing to the safety of one of the UK's most dynamic cities. The commitment to diversity and community engagement makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.
