XT1140 Intelligence Analyst **External** in Leeds

Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE) Leeds Full time posts (37 hours)

Are you interested in working for a world‑class policing network and keeping the UK safe? CTP NE are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to help protect the public from an ever‑evolving terrorist threat. Intelligence analysts play a vital role, using analytical techniques to make sense of complex information, identify trends, highlight gaps and make assessments.

You will need to be educated to degree level or have an equivalent qualification or experience in an intelligence or research background. You must also have previous experience of analysing complex data accurately, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to interrogate computerised databases. You must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, be able to work in a high‑pressure environment and meet tight deadlines. You must also be willing and able to attain the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) certification. You must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements and be willing to work within the UK wherever required as part of a regional and national response.

CTP NE is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the community we serve in the North‑East region. CTP NE offers a varied and fulfilling working environment with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, working as part of a friendly and inclusive team.

The Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,333
• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Flexi‑time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37‑hour week.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee assistance service – accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Blue Light discount card (discounts include Asda and Costco).
• Membership to the company shop.

If you would like to know more, please email tacticalsenioranalysts@ctpne.police.uk

Owing to the nature of the role, it is not compatible with agile working arrangements, including home working. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified—such as presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or AI‑generated content, as your own—applications may be withdrawn.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment. You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 2 June 2026. The post is suitable for job share. For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last ten years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.