Intelligence Development Officer in Sunderland

Northumbria Police recruits an Intelligence Development Officer to join the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) within the Tackling Organised Exploitation (TOEX) Programme. The TOEX Programme is key to improving law enforcement’s response to the exploitation of vulnerable people, supporting a whole‑system approach by developing a stronger intelligence picture to inform operational activity, tasking, coordination and capability development.

As an Intelligence Development Officer, you will develop and evaluate intelligence, assess threat, risk, harm and vulnerability, and identify opportunities to disrupt criminal activity. You will work as part of a specialist regional team, collaborating with partners across policing and other agencies to support intelligence‑led activity and protect vulnerable people.

What you’ll do:

• Gather, research and evaluate information to identify patterns, trends and intelligence gaps.
• Monitor and maintain intelligence sources used to deliver other intelligence products.
• Write and submit applications for telecoms data under RIPA legislation, and manage the resulting product and research content in line with SIO/Investigators telecoms strategy to achieve investigative aims.
• Interrogate a range of systems and sources, including open source, police systems and partner agency information.
• Prepare clear, accurate intelligence products and briefings to support operational decision making.
• Provide advice on tactical options, identifying suspects, linked offences and opportunities to disrupt criminal activity.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to support intelligence‑led policing.
• Ensure intelligence is handled and processed in line with relevant legislation, policies and guidance.
• Present intelligence and evidence where required, including in court settings.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of researching and analysing information from a range of sources.
• Sound understanding of police policy and procedures relating to intelligence gathering and legislative frameworks such as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, Management of Policy Information, Human Rights Act, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
• Experience of working with data (including Microsoft applications or specialist systems) to extract and present information.
• Experience of preparing detailed reports and presenting information clearly.
• Understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
• Understanding of intelligence‑related legislation and frameworks (e.g. RIPA, CPIA, Data Protection Act).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively.
• A minimum of PIP1 accreditation (or equivalent experience) and willingness to work towards PIP2.
• Willingness to undertake training as part of the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) if not already completed.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Terms of appointment:

This is a fixed‑term role subject to a six‑month probationary period. If successful, you will have a six‑month probation period during which you cannot apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

Note: If you are a current NEROCU/Northumbria Police employee interested in applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your line manager and obtain agreement prior to applying.