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NWROCU TOEX Intelligence Researcher - EXT

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TOEX Intelligence Researcher
Grade C £27,204 - £28,859
Fixed Term 31st March 2027
About the Role
This secondment opportunity is open to applicants currently employed by the following Police Forces - Merseyside, GMP, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, or Cheshire Police only.
The Tackling Organised Exploitation Programme (TOEX) has been commissioned to contribute to a whole systems approach to improve the response to the 'exploitation of the vulnerable' within the current National Strategic Assessment of Serious and Organised Crime, developing a model that supports an enhanced intelligence picture to inform activity; operational tasking and coordination; and capability development.
The TOEX Intelligence Researchers will undertake qualitative and quantitative research to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who consider themselves as self-starters with an enthusiasm for research, which they would like to develop further into the disciplines of intelligence or data analysis.
Grant funded to 31 March 2027, the TOEX vacancies represent a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme which will deliver a first of its kind intelligence and performance framework. Each successful candidate will have a personal development plan which will build on their current knowledge and skills – and provide a clear learning pathway to realise their full potential.
The NWROCU leads the policing response across the region posed by serious and organised crime in Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales. The NWROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the North West region to deliver the Government’s serious and organised Crime strategy and to protect communities from harm.
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The Grade of this role has been determined using the Merseyside HAY procedure and has been afforded a Merseyside Grade _. This equates to a salary range of £27,204 - £28,859. Successful applicants from other Regional Forces will be paid a salary within this pay range. These are full time roles working ‘flexitime’ however, applicants must be aware that there is a requirement for the post holders to be flexible in relation to working hours.
Successful applicants working within NWROCU will be subject to MV (Management Vetting) and SC (Security Clearance) prior to taking up post.
NWROCU is committed to ensuring that we have a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and we are keen to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
Responsibilities
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative research to produce intelligence and/or inform analytical products.
- Contribute to a whole systems approach to improve the response to the 'exploitation of the vulnerable' within the current National Strategic Assessment of Serious and Organised Crime.


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Requirements
- Must be currently employed by one of the following Police Forces: Merseyside, GMP, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, or Cheshire Police.
- Willingness to be flexible in relation to working hours.
Benefits
- Personal development plan to build on current knowledge and skills.
- Opportunity to join a cutting-edge programme that will deliver a first of its kind intelligence and performance framework.
How to Apply
Further information, advice and guidance regarding the posts can be obtained from Intelligence Manager Ruth Lewin ruth.lewin@nwrocu.police.uk – interested parties are encouraged to make contact to learn more about the role.
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