Real Time Intelligence Researcher

Job Introduction

Salary: £31,736.51 per annum, plus 20% Shift allowance (pro-rata)
Contract Type: Full time, Temporary maternity cover for 7 months 
Location: Manchester - Peninsula 
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: This is a 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:

On the lookout for your next opportunity? We’re proud to support individuals from a wide range of experiences. We have an excellent opportunity for a Real Time Intelligence Researcher to join the Real Time Intelligence department. As a Real Time Intelligence Researcher with BTP, you will provide a 24/7 real time intelligence capability by carrying out high quality and timely research from various internal and external sources in connection with the operational requirements of the real time intelligence function across the force.  

What you'll be doing: 

• Research and develop intelligence/information within Force systems to support real time incidents.
• Identify intelligence gaps and proactively develop any issue or ensure that the matter is recorded, and the appropriate person has been informed in order to direct Force resources.
• Provide specialist research capability including collecting, collating and evaluating information from a wide variety of sources at a tactical or operational level.
• Compile briefings for the briefing system in respect of real time incidents or as directed.
• Prepare and deliver research summaries and findings, either written or verbal, to clearly and accurately inform decision making.
• Provide preliminary development of intelligence in support of major/serious or critical incidents.

What you'll bring to the team:    

• Candidates must either already hold PND or be able to complete the course (dates to be confirmed).
• Experience of communicating effectively and of undertaking research.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to listen to others and communicate research in order to ensure understanding.
• Ability to research and assimilate large volumes of data and prepare and produce summaries of research findings.
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own work and manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required.
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders. 

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.
• 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, 7th April 2026.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (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. 

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

Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

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