An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) within the Research and Analysis team as an Intelligence Development Officer (IDO), based in Folkestone.
The Research and Analysis Team produces high quality research and analytical products to support all areas of CTPSE business.
The Intelligence Development Officer role is an exciting, varied and challenging role, and you will produce a wide range of high quality research products for many different customers, both internal and external.
We are looking for an outgoing, proactive and flexible candidate with a can-do attitude. At times, this role requires working unsocial hours, staying late and overcoming the unexpected in order to get the job done. In return, you will be working in an incredibly unique and diverse environment contributing to the fight on terrorism in the UK.
The ideal candidate will be a good team player with relevant experience in an intelligence environment, as an IDO, you will be required to:
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Research using a range of systems including those available as open source
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Collate and assess intelligence and, present your findings in intelligence products, summarising clearly, concisely and accurately
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Identify intelligence gaps and recommendations, which are specific, achievable, and relevant
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Conduct research which is compliant with legislation, for example IPA
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Support live operational activity
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Liaise with internal and external colleagues including Senior Investigating Officers to progress investigations into CT subjects of interest
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Work in partnership with teams throughout CT Policing and the wider intelligence community
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Support and respond to spontaneous/critical/major incidents and/or events within the remit of Policing
Please refer to the attached job description for a full outline of the role.
Although the working location is fixed, due to the nature of the role there is often a requirement to travel across the South East Region.
You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.
Once fully trained, the IDO role operates across a 7 days a week pattern with workday hours ranging between 07:00 - 23:00, this will attract a shift allowance that is in addition to the basic salary. Working hours and arrangements will be discussed at interview
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level DV together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 5 July 2026 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] quoting the Job Reference number 23578. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
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