Analyst - Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB)

Job Introduction

Salary: £37,005.87 plus £4,7775.00 London allowance per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Force Headquarters, 200 Buckingham Palace Road

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is full-time role (37 hours per week) 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police (BTP) have an excellent opportunity for an Analyst to join the Force Intelligence Bureau (tracks.oak.com).

As an  Analyst with BTP, you will provide specialist analytical insight through the development and use of high‑quality intelligence products that inform decision‑making at strategic, tactical and operational levels. Your analysis will support policing priorities, enhance understanding of threat, risk and harm, and contribute to effective intelligence‑led responses across the Force.

Working within the Force Intelligence Bureau, you will play a key role in delivering analytical support that shapes operational activity and supports senior leaders and frontline officers in keeping the rail network safe.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Conduct analysis at a strategic, tactical and/or operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Collect and evaluate data and information to support the creation of a collection plan and the delivery of analytical products.
• Produce written and/or verbal briefings and presentations to stakeholders to provide a clear and concise evidence based understanding of the subject matter, including providing advice and guidance on products.
• Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Strong analytical capability, with proven experience exploiting data, testing hypotheses and producing evidence‑based conclusions to support decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present clear, meaningful insights and recommendations to a range of stakeholders and produce concise analytical reports.
• High level of data and IT proficiency, including experience using analytical tools, databases and datasets to collect, interpret and present intelligence.
• Solid knowledge of intelligence frameworks and legislation, including NIM, IPP, RIPA, GDPR, MoPI, and an understanding of how communications data and digital media support investigations.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. 

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme:  We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

How to apply: 

Applications will be via an up to date CV and an online application form, as part of this application you will be asked to outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 01 November 2026

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment/Management Vetting (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.  

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Inclusion & Diversity: 

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. 

We operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

The above advert, Job description and Application process is available through the medium of Welsh - if requested. (Delete if role is not based in Wales)

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.