S6 - SO1/2 - Intelligence Analyst

Job description

S6 - SO1/2 - Intelligence Analyst

Role type

Police Staff

Contract duration

Temporary

Contract type

Full Time

Business Area

Crime

Department

Intelligence

Location

Force Headquarters, Winsford

Scale

Other

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

37

Contract duration (months)

24

Closing Date

23/09/2026, 23:55

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Force Intelligence Bureau as an Intelligence Analyst on the Operational Analysis team. Through the production and presentation of analytical products you will help drive decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level across the force. The post holder will be required to present evidence at court.

The role is Career graded from Scale 6 to SO1/2 to reflect the high level of development that analysts will experience as they become accredited, certified and competent in the many facets of this role. Training will be provided to achieve the initial National Analysts Accreditation and further development is supported to achieve the College Of Policing's Intelligence Professional Portfolio Certification. The career grading structure and assessment is supported in parallel to the Intelligence Professional Portfolio work.

The role requires candidates to have 2 years previous experience of research and an ability to demonstrate the use of multi data sources in analysis, report writing and briefings to stakeholders.

Skills in Data Analysis, Use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point are essential. The recruitment process includes assessment of these skills, alongside the ability to use data & intelligence in line with policies, procedures and legislation. The candidates evidence will also be assessed through a panel interview based on Competency Value Framework.

Prior Education and Experience

Essential:

• Educated to Level 6 e.g. a degree with or without honours OR 3 years experience in the field of intelligence / research / analysis.
• Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking analysis of a qualitative and quantitative nature.
• Experience of utilising Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of National Intelligence Model.

Desirable:

• Willing to undertake College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Certification (to complete within 12 months of appointment).
• Willing to undertake College of Policing training programme (Introduction to Intelligence, Introduction to Research and Introduction to Analysis).

Skills

• Ability to identify and scope a problem to effectively deliver analytical products.
• Research, assimilation, and analysis of large volumes of complex data & prepare & produce concise analytical reports.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present information and provide recommendations to various stakeholders to ensure understanding and support decision-making.
• Skilled in the use of use IT packages, systems and/or databases involved in analysing, interpreting, storing, and presenting data.
• Able to identify potential opportunities to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work.
• Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required.
• Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work.
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
• Ability to develop own knowledge and awareness of the discipline of intelligence.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality. Ability to attain and retain necessary level of security clearance and vetting

After shortlisting of applications has taken place, there will be an assessment process regarding data handling and analysis in Excel. The final selection process will include a practical exercise in identifying and prioritising threat, risk and harm, and a panel interview.

Internal Staff - Please complete and attach your line manager endorsement form to the application. This must be signed by your line manager and your head of department (CH/INSP or equivalent).

Role Profile

Additional Information Attachment

The Competency Values Framework (CVF)

The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and members of staff and it will be used in the recruitment process to assess your suitability for the role to which you are applying.

It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process please follow the below link.

This role operates at level

of the CVF:

1

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.