Essential skills:

• Experience of working in an intelligence/information field
• Experience of identifying intelligence gaps with demonstrable ability to prioritise, evidencing research skills with the ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MOPI).
• Knowledge of police systems and policing; current legislation, policies and procedures (e.g. GDPR, Human Rights Act, CPIA)
• Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal communication skills: including verbal and written skills. The post holder will be articulate, methodical, conscientious and concise
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy and experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Work effectively with minimum supervision whilst remaining team focussed. Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and produce accurate work within tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach to working hours. Able to evidence self-motivation and use of own initiative. Excellent time management skills and a good co-ordinator.
• Ability to operate with the highest standards of integrity, discretion, confidentiality and aptitude to digest complex operational plans and manage highly sensitive information within the Government Security Classification (GSC) and Security Policy Framework (SPF).  

Desirable skills and Other information:

• The post is subject to successful completion of vetting to SC (Enhanced)
• The post holder is expected to complete, within 12 months of appointment, the College of Policing Professional Intelligence Professionalism Programme (IPP) qualification and continued IPP compliance.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake training as and when required.
• Should have an interest in and be willing to maintain personal knowledge of changes in IT and communications technology 
• The post holder will be expected to comply with health and safety requirement
• Due to the nature of this role it is essential that you’re flexible in terms of your working location and are prepared to work temporarily at other locations at short notice. Due to the requirement to work flexibly and unsocial hours; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times.
• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Region.
• You will work on a shift pattern which encompasses early mornings, late evening shifts and weekends. You will also be part of an on-call rota that includes working overnight and weekends, which may involve lone working, as required in line with operational requirements.

Successful candidates will be appointed by either West Midlands Police or Staffordshire Police, which will be decided by the ROCU, and relating salary bands are as follows:

West Midlands Police           Band D lower              £29,064 - £35,481

Staffordshire  Police             Grade F                       £25,380 - £30,951

West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions.  The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future. 

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

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