CTU XT1181 Intelligence Researcher **External**Police

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Intelligence Researcher

Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)

South Leeds

37 hours, full time post

Are you interested in working for a world-class policing network and keeping the UK safe? CTP NE are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to help protect the public from an ever-evolving terrorist threat.

As a Researcher you will take an exciting role in supporting the work of various specialist teams across CTP NE. You will interrogate various police databases and open sources to find crucial information, piece it together and inform decision-makers via clearly written reports.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of research and/or experience of an intelligence environment, the ability to interrogate computerised databases and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

When investigating an ongoing terrorist threat or when individuals are arrested for terrorism offences, the work of a Researcher can be very fast paced. We are looking for candidates who can work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

The role is Monday to Friday but you must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements and occasionally willing to work elsewhere in the UK, wherever required, as part of a Regional and National response.

Owing to the nature of the role, it is not compatible with agile working arrangements, including home working.

CTP NE is always working to build upon our diverse workforce to reflect the community we serve in the North-East region. CTP NE offers a varied and fulfilling working environment with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, working as part of a friendly and inclusive team.

The Benefits:

• Starting salary of £27,204 rising to £29,859 per annum
• Opportunity for progression to Higher Researcher with salary range of £30,333 rising to £32,613 per annum, subject to meeting specific criteria
• A modern office building, close to good road/public transport networks and free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service – accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.,
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light discount card (discounts include Asda and Costco)
• Membership to the company shop

If you would like to know more, please email [email protected]

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified—such as presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or AI-generated content, as your own—applications may be withdrawn.

Please note that the successful candidates will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment.

You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 25 October 2026.