Job Description

Intelligence Researcher
Location: Near Fareham
Salary: 29,109 - 31,296 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday with flexible office hours
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23 September 2025
The Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.
The Role
They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join them as an Intelligence Researcher, within a national policing unit.
As an Intelligence Researcher you will provide an intelligence and safeguarding function in support of their business areas. You will also co-ordinate intelligence activities undertaken at the organisation with stakeholders including both UK and overseas Law Enforcement Agencies. Provide a wide range of support services within the organisation ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination for the purposes of prevention and detection of crime, and to safeguard vulnerable members of society in the UK and across the world.
Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy. The successful applicant must work a minimum of 37 hours, across 5 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.
Skills and Qualifications

• Educated to QCF level 2. Three to five passes to included English and Maths OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant law, criminal investigations and criminal justice process.
• Ability to interrogate and analyse a broad range of information systems in order to access risk and create supporting documents.
• Proven experience working under pressure, handling complex, confidential and sensitive data and updating records meeting service level agreements.
• To be computer Literate with MS Office programmes and be a competent keyboard user working at pace and with accuracy.

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

To Apply
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