CoRE Researcher

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Researcher to join the Coordinated Research and Evaluation (CoRE) Unit. As a CoRE Researcher with BTP, you will provide high-quality research and intelligence development to support effective decision-making across the Force.

The role involves researching, assessing and evaluating information from a wide range of sources to produce intelligence products at strategic, tactical and operational levels. You will also manage all intelligence report evaluations for the Force-assessing, inputting, developing and disseminating intelligence in line with relevant legislation.

Additionally, you will handle all research requests from internal and external customers, including live-time and urgent enquiries requiring immediate action.

What you’ll be doing:

• Evaluating and managing intelligence reports - assessing, sanitising and validating all incoming intelligence, creating accurate records and ensuring compliance with MOPI, NIM and relevant legislation.
• Researching and developing intelligence - conducting qualitative and quantitative research, identifying intelligence gaps and emerging issues, and supporting the production of intelligence and analytical products.
• Disseminating intelligence and supporting operations - sharing intelligence with BTP teams and external partners, including providing live-time intelligence to support critical, tactical and operational decision-making.
• Providing specialist support and collaboration - working with specialist teams, conducting overt and covert open-source enquiries (as an III practitioner), preparing research outputs and evidence, and maintaining strong partnership relationships to support information sharing.

• Strong research and analytical skills - able to undertake both qualitative and quantitative research, assimilate large volumes of data and produce clear, detailed and accurate research-based reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate findings clearly, listen to others, and build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and IT capability - proficient in using IT systems, databases and software, with the ability to prioritise workload, plan effectively and meet deadlines.
• Relevant knowledge and qualifications - educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with a sound understanding of key legislation and guidance relevant to the role (e.g. RIPA, GDPR, MOPI, IPP) and the ability to interpret and apply guidance appropriately., 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. Please be aware this role is currently under review and may be enhanced to a SC Vetting level.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Gym membership
• Company pension
• Season ticket loan, * 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.