Researcher - Nerocu

Salary: Band 5, £26,280 - £27,351 pro rata
Location: Sunderland Area
Hours/Contract: Full time, Fixed-Term/Secondment for 24 months
Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”)
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in NEROCU as a researcher.
You will undertake research as an integral part of the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). You will assist in and contribute to the production of intelligence and analytical products to support tactical and strategic tasking and coordination process, as well as supporting the operational activity of regional investigation teams, in the tackling of Serious and Organised Crime. You will index all incoming intelligence onto appropriate databases, and conduct initial research and prioritise time critical intelligence.
You will have experience of undertaking research to support the National Intelligence Model, demonstrating a mature practical understanding of research techniques, with the ability to make judgements on the most appropriate approach to research and the data sources required.
What you’ll do
Utilise and identify intelligence and information sources and to illustrate the results to assist in the production of analytical intelligence products; to inform operational planning or Regional Tactical and Strategic Tasking and Coordination Processes.
Conduct research around priority thematic threat areas, organised crime groups and subjects of investigation to improve the regional understanding and make an accurate assessment of the associated risk, threat and harm and to inform the allocation of organisational resources in response.
Assist Intelligence Analyst(s) in all aspects of research including undertaking individual research projects as directed.
Where required operationally, to assist with the production of evidential products to support prosecutions.
Work closely with partner agencies and local authorities, and to attend / present at briefings, conferences etc on behalf of NEROCU to gather and exchange information and build effective working partnerships.
Ensure that information and intelligence are handled, used and disseminated ethically and securely and in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, protocols and codes of practice; such as the Data Protection Act 1984 and using the Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). This may also include the handling of sensitive materials subject to Public Interest Immunity (PII).
Prepare reports and briefings using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; along with other analytical and visualisation tools such as i2 Analyst Notebook.
What you’ll bring
Essential:
Ability to gather information from various sources and data types, and to assess this information and identify key findings
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel etc
Experience in analytics.
Desirable:
Willingness to work towards IPP accreditation within 12 months
Previous experience in a research or intelligence capacity
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. 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.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk
What we offer
26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Just so you know
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance and medical information.
Terms of appointmen
This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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