Role: Intelligence Researcher
Department: Crime Services
Location: Maltby
Salary: £28,914 - £31,749 (pro rata)
Hours: 18.5
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
In this role you will undertake research to identify threat, harm and risk issues to the standards as defined within the National Intelligence Model and in accordance with Force priorities and undertake research using a wide variety of sources to assess and evaluate information and inform the creation of intelligence products to support decision making at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level
Key responsibilities:
Undertake research methodologies to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products, including collecting, collating, and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.
Provide research support to the Analytical function and wider Intelligence unit on an ongoing basis to help ensure emerging issues, trends and patterns are identified and current issues are monitored.
Obtain information from a wide variety of sources, exploiting all appropriate systems and products, including relevant databases and research methodologies to conduct research at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.
Prepare and deliver research summaries and findings, such as presentations and reports, to inform clearly and accurately decision-making and/or facilitate analysis.
Maintain awareness and contribute to achieving the aims of the Force Control Strategy and Force Intelligence Requirements and all other National Intelligence Model processes in Force.
Receive and initiate communication in connection with requests for information, liaising with external and internal sources in order to facilitate the collection and sharing of data ensuring that all information exchanged is accurate and relevant and in line with relevant legislation and policy.
Attend and present at relevant meetings in order to ensure effective dissemination of research.
Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and partners, such as liaising with other agencies in order to support information sharing and collaborative working.
Support the identification and development of new sources and methods of research to ensure that intelligence products reflect latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role.
Assist in the development and maintenance of a manual of best practice for research processes.
Adhere to all legal frameworks, key working principles, policies, and guidance relevant to the role.
Prepare statements of evidence for court and attend court as a witness if required to assist in the criminal justice process.
Perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
Assessed competence against the professional standards for the function including IPP certification and maintenance. Ability to travel within and outside of the Force area
Skills and experience:
College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) qualification or willingness to complete within agreed timescales.
Skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and/or data bases to fulfil role requirements.
Experience of research and assimilating large volumes of data to prepare and produce research-based reports.
Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others and communicate research in order to ensure understanding.
Ability to prioritise and plan own work and manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Experience of working with sensitive information and dealing with and maintaining confidentiality.
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.
For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please click here to view the role profile.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.
Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.
Vetting Level:
The vetting level for this role is Management Vetting (MV). If successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on Force_Vetting_Unit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact details:
For further information about the role, please contact: DI Liz Claridge via email Elizabeth.Claridge@southyorkshire.police.uk
Closing Date: 15th June 2026
Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
Candidate Information:
Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Internal Candidates:
This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support, your application will not be considered any further.
Further Information:
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.
Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.
All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here
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