Vacancy Reference Number
22203
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Number of Vacancies
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(B) OCU
National Police Chief Council HQ
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Location
Hybrid working nationally within UK with anticipated 3 days in central London office.
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Band
Band E
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Fixed Term
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Contract Duration
24 Month
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Job Advert
Job Title: Strategic Intelligence Researcher – National Knife Crime Centre
Band E: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219. basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Hybrid working nationally within UK with 3 days in a Police estate.
Contract – Fixed Term Contract for 2 years (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).
THE NATIONAL POLICE CHIEFS’ COUNCIL (NPCC)
Policing is operating in a time of global change and uncertainty, the public and our staff need a service which is responsive, able to tackle future challenges and embrace opportunity.
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) brings UK police leaders together to set direction in policing and drive progress for the public.
We achieve this through:
Coordination – by joining up the operational response to critical national policing issues to deliver policing today and shape the future.
Collaboration – by working in partnership as part of the whole policing system and beyond to improve public safety.
Communication – by sharing the collective expertise, views and action of UK police chiefs.
National Knife Crime Centre (NKCC)
The National Knife Crime Centre (NKCC) is the National Policing response to tackling knife crime through coordinating operational activity, optimising strategic partnerships and innovating new methodologies and assisting in development of new legislation.
The NKCC will coordinate the policing response to knife-related crime, with a specific focus on tackling the supply of knives through official or rogue sellers, often illegally to children. The Centre will provide connectivity between industry, social media and tech and law enforcement, continuing to deliver recommendations from an NPCC independent end-to-end review of online knife sales published in Feb 2025.
This is a multi-functional role within the NKCC, combining investigative support and enforcement activity surrounding the online space. Responsibility for tracking, logging, and reporting NKCC activity. Working to support the centre in managing caseload and maintaining liaison with the forces nationally for case development where required. Takes personal responsibility for training and development to ensure appropriately equipped for tasking and to ensure key stakeholders are properly briefed on NKCC activity.
THE ROLE
A multi-functional role within the NKCC combining investigative support and enforcement activity based in the online space. Responsibility for tracking, logging and reporting NKCC activity. Working to support the centre in managing caseload and maintaining liaison with the forces nationally for case development where required. Takes personal responsibility for training and development to ensure appropriately equipped for tasking and to ensure key stakeholders are properly briefed on NKCC activity.
The successful candidate would need to have the following experiences and skills:
A keen interest in current affairs and world events and an understanding of the wider government intelligence strategies
Experience with and/or knowledge of popular social media platforms
Inquisitive nature with a determination to seek information from a variety of sources
Confident working on their own or as part of a larger team
Ability to organise own workload and work to changing deadlines
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - If you join and work for us, you will get access to:
A competitive salary with yearly increments.
Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely dependent on role.
Competitive pension scheme.
Company sick pay.
Job related equipment supplied
Specialist equipment supplied, under Occupational Health referral
Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
Development, coaching and mentoring opportunities available.
Supportive and flexible onboarding plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
VETTING
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please provide a CV and evidence against the following competencies, (350 words maximum per competency) which are based on the knowledge, skills and experience set out in the job description and the competencies in the Competency and Values Framework (CVF).
Please note, CV’s will not be assessed within the initial application, answers to the CVF questions alone determine next steps. Once candidates identified for interview has been confirmed, CV’s will then be shared with the appropriate Hiring Manager.
Please note, the job description is used as a framework to review and manage performance when an individual is in post, and therefore not all knowledge, skills and experience are required from the outset. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate some of these and is willing to learn and achieve objectives set.
We collaborate, Level 1 - Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with others to deliver a piece of research. What was your role and how did you contribute?
We take ownership, Level 1 - Give an example of when you took initiative to find information or answer a question without being prompted.
We analyse critically, Level 1 - Tell us about a time you challenged or questioned information you were given. What was the outcome?
Should you want to know more about the role, we would strongly encourage you contact
[email protected] to arrange an informal conversation.
Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
With all recruitment processes, we support reasonable adjustments. This aligns with the Equality Act 2010 and reflects best practice in inclusive recruitment. Please let us know in advance so we can support you appropriately. See the following examples of adjustments recommended by Optima Medical Team for prior candidates.
Assistive technology e.g. transcription software
Advance access to interview questions
Extra time for assessments and interviews
IMPORTANT NOTICE FAIR RECRUITMENT COMMITMENT / INTERVIEW CONDUCT
We ask all candidates to complete interviews and assessments independently, without the use of AI, automated tools, or external assistance.
However, we recognise that AI can be a helpful tool in the preparation phase of the application process. Candidates may use AI to help structure their thoughts and refine their CVs providing the content remains truthful and accurately reflects their own experiences and capabilities.
Should you require assistive technology as part of a reasonable adjustment (e.g. transcription software), please let us know in advance so we can support you appropriately.
We value honesty, integrity, transparency, and personal accountability. Demonstrating these qualities throughout the recruitment process is essential.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Occasional national travel may be required. Travel expenses will be paid if location allowance is not being received, or when travel falls outside of the home to work journey. NPCC will pay for overnight accommodation if required.
The Metropolitan Police manage HR for NPCC recruitment.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on Sunday 2nd August.
An informal chat session will be held on Friday 17th July for those who wish to join to ask any questions about the role.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence w/c 3rd August
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence from TBC.
Please note that if you are applying as a secondee from another national police force or government organisation, please contact
[email protected], do not apply online via Oleeo.
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Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf – 971KB Opens in a new window
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
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We collaborate at level 1
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We take ownership at level 1
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We analyse critically at level 1
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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