The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for a Principal Analyst keen to progress their career within the Regional Intelligence Unit. 

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Principle analyst for the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit, as our Principal Analyst / Intelligence Leader.

Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 19th October.

Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information. 

• You will provide strategic leadership for the Intelligence, Analysis and research function ensuring high-quality analytical products inform decision-making at tactical, operational and strategic levels. 
• You will shape and deliver the organisation’s intelligence strategy, lead a team of specialist Analysts and researchers, and work closely with senior leaders, partners and national policing networks to identify emerging threats, risks and opportunities. 
• The role is responsible for driving innovation, continuous improvement and professional standards across the analytical profession, whilst ensuring resources, technology and analytical capabilities are aligned to organisational priorities. 
• You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, influencing strategic direction and helping the organisation respond effectively to complex and evolving crime and intelligence challenges. 

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

• Be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience  
• The post holder will be required to hold and maintain Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Accreditation  
• Hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force / region area using alternative transport
• Extensive experience of intelligence analysis processes and intelligence led policing approaches  
• Extensive experience of structured analytical techniques, inference development and hypothesis testing  Significant experience in management of leading analytical and researcher teams  
• Strong understanding of the strategic, operational and evidential environment  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.