National Police Chiefs' Council - Strategic Intelligence Researcher NKCC

Vacancy Reference Number: 22203

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Hybrid working nationally within the UK, with an anticipated 3 days in central London office.

Band: E

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per week: 36

Contract: Fixed Term, 24 months

Starting Salary: £36,228 (includes allowances totalling £3,009). Basic salary: £33,219, rising annually to a top of £35,541. Includes a £2,009 location allowance and a £1,000 non‑pensionable allowance.

About the NPCC

The National Police Chiefs’ Council brings UK police leaders together to set direction in policing and drive progress for the public, operating in a time of global change and uncertainty. We achieve this through:

• Coordination – joining up operational responses to critical national policing issues to deliver policing today and shape the future.
• Collaboration – working in partnership as part of the whole policing system and beyond to improve public safety.
• Communication – sharing collective expertise, views, and actions of UK police chiefs.

National Knife Crime Centre (NKCC)

The NKCC is the National Policing response to tackling knife crime through coordinating operational activity, optimising strategic partnerships, innovating new methodologies, and assisting the development of new legislation. The centre addresses the supply of knives through official or rogue sellers, often illegally to children, and connects industry, social media, tech, and law enforcement. This multi‑functional role combines investigative support and enforcement activity in the online space, tracks, logs, and reports NKCC activity, supports caseload management, maintains liaison with forces nationally for case development, and takes personal responsibility for training, development, and stakeholder briefing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate online knife sales activity and coordinate with partner agencies.
• Track, log, and report NKCC activity to senior leadership.
• Support caseload management and liaise with national forces for case development.
• Deliver training and development for staff and brief key stakeholders on NKCC activity.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance strategic intelligence.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in current affairs and world events with an understanding of wider government intelligence strategies.
• Experience with or knowledge of popular social media platforms.
• Inquisitive nature with a determination to seek information from a variety of sources.
• Confidence working independently or as part of a larger team.
• Ability to organise workload and meet changing deadlines.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Support networks, free Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely depending on role.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Job‑related equipment supplied.
• Specialist equipment supplied under Occupational Health referral.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (one‑off payment of £5).
• Development, coaching and mentoring opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible onboarding plan, including regular check‑ins during the initial period.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.

Application Requirements

Please provide a CV and evidence against the following competencies (350 words maximum per competency). Answers to the competency questions determine the next steps. CVs will be assessed only after an interview is confirmed.

• We collaborate, Level 1 – Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with others to deliver a piece of research. What was your role and how did you contribute?
• We take ownership, Level 1 – Give an example of when you took initiative to find information or answer a question without being prompted.
• We analyse critically, Level 1 – Tell us about a time you challenged or questioned information you were given. What was the outcome?

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on Sunday 2nd August.

Additional Information

Occasional national travel may be required. Travel expenses will be paid if location allowance is not being received, or when travel falls outside of the home‑to‑work journey. NPCC will pay for overnight accommodation if required.

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, particularly those with disabilities and long‑term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice, ensuring that people with disabilities and those with long‑term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, please include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence. Disability confident statement is subject to the Equality Act 2010 and reflects best practice in inclusive recruitment.