XC7769 - District Intelligence Analyst **External** in Wakefield

West Yorkshire Police are seeking motivated, analytically minded individuals to join our team as a District Intelligence Analyst.

Job Details

• Salary: Scale 5 – £30,333 - £39,276
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Location: Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford (immediate positions with projected succession plan vacancies Forcewide)

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to district priorities by identifying emerging crime patterns and trends, supporting early intervention and proactive policing at both district and neighbourhood level.
• Fuse data from multiple sources, enriching the intelligence picture to support the development of tactical and strategic analytical products.
• Support neighbourhood policing teams by delivering analytical insight to address local community concerns and priorities.
• Provide advice on appropriate analytical problem‑solving approaches to support tactical decision‑making and effective deployment of resources in line with district and force priorities.
• Present analytical findings at district meetings, providing clear insight, recommendations, and professional guidance to the District Command Team and partner agencies.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in analysis or an analytical/data‑focused role, ideally within policing, intelligence or a public sector environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information to produce clear, actionable insight.
• Confidence presenting findings to a range of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Keen interest in problem‑solving and supporting operational policing outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance – 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure defined benefit CARE pension scheme.
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility‑dependent).
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card.
• Option to sign up to the Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility‑dependent).
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family‑friendly provisions.
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities.
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups and sports clubs.

Additional Information

The vacancy will close on 2nd July 2026 at 23:55:00 BST. For roles 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 five years. Where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.