Are you interested in being part of a team that helps evaluate information in order to provide a high quality research service, helping to solve crime and tackle organised criminality? We currently have a part time vacancy for an Intelligence Assistant based within our Live Cell Intelligence Team based at Police Headquarters, Portishead.
The assistant role within the Live Cell Intelligence Team is a key element of the intelligence cycle and you will be part of a team working to identify data sources, lines of enquiry and opportunities to develop intelligence. You will also be responsible for high priority intelligence processing support and PNC update functions requiring accuracy and timeliness.
The Live Cell Intelligence Team conduct a myriad of intelligence functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting the highest risk matters facing the public and force. The small but invaluable team use their specialist knowledge and understanding of multiple intelligence sources, to be at the forefront of delivering the forces strategic imperatives, particularly being perpetrator focussed, trauma informed and innovative. Whether providing support to firearms incidents, knife crime, kidnaps, high risk missing people, to mention only a few, you will walk out of the door at the end of your shift knowing that you have made a positive impact for victims, responding officers and the public.
You will be predominantly office based in the communications room at HQ. Flexibility in relation to working location and hours may be needed to perform the role effectively.
Key responsibilities:
The role of Intelligence Assistant is exciting and varied and you will help to inform and influence decision making at all levels of policing.
You will process high priority intelligence submissions submitted out of hours to support processing teams.
You will complete PNC updates on behalf of internal departments and external agencies ensuring accurate, up-to-date information on a national system.
Research and use a variety of intelligence databases and provide live-time intelligence for ongoing incidents.
Assisting with sharing key information effectively within an Operations Room environment may be required.
Skills, experience and qualifications:
You will hold an IPP (Intelligence Professional Programme) accreditation or be willing to achieve it within 2 years. Full funding and support to attain this qualification is provided.
Excellent IT skills with experience of using office applications and databases including Excel.
Excellent communicator both verbally and written with experience of effectively sharing information.
Experience of undertaking and presenting qualitative and quantitative research as well as excellent attention to detail.
Knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Investigatory Powers Act would be advantageous.
Additional Information:
The part time post will mean working within a 24/7 shift pattern, with a specific requirement to work an early shift (07:00-16:00) followed by 4 free days and then a night shift (22:00-07:00) followed by 4 rest days. This is repeated on a 10 week shift pattern and equates to 11.90hrs per week. The pattern will attract a 20% shift allowance and weekend enhancement allowance.
Interviews are likely to be held 24th September 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email
[email protected]
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
If you have a keen eye for attention to detail with excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
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About us
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Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Please note: 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.
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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information including proof
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
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