Co-ordinated Research and Evaluation Researcher - Manchester, United Kingdom - British Transport Police

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British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting for a Co-ordinated Research and Evaluation Researcher (CoRE) within the Core Team on a permanent, full-time contract.

The role is paying £29,076.18 per annum and will be based in Manchester.


BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year.

The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As a CoRE Researcher you will be required to:

  • Undertake research using a wide variety of sources to assess and evaluate information and inform the creation of intelligence products to support decision making at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level.
  • The Researcher is responsible for all intelligence report evaluations for the Force assessing, inputting, developing and disseminating intelligence from a variety of internal and external sources in compliance with a range of legislation.
  • Undertake qualitative and quantitative research to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products, including collecting, collating and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a strategic, tactical or operational level.
  • To complete opensource research in order to add value, build an intel picture and provide evidence to assist with detecting and preventing crime.
  • Adhere to all legal frameworks, key working principles, policies and guidance relevant to the role.
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful CoRE Researcher will be required to evidence the following:


Qualifications and Training:


  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification or work experience.

Experience:


  • Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking research of a qualitative and quantitative nature

Skills:


  • Ability to research and assimilate large volumes of data and prepare and produce complex researchbased reports.
  • Skilled in the use of use IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.

Knowledge:


  • Understanding of relevant legislation and policies appropriate to the role and their use (for example: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, General Data Protection Regulation, Management of Police Information)
  • Understanding of the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP)
  • Salary of £29,076.18 per annum
  • Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
  • Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
  • Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
  • Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
  • Excellent Pension scheme


BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.


At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect.

As 'One BTP' across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.


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