ACU Intelligence Researcher

About the Role

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Education to Level 3 (QCF) or equivalent, and/or experience in a research support role.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and organisational skills .
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• An understanding of overt and covert police operations to support ACU activity.
• Knowledge of the organisational structure and departmental functions within policing.
• The ability to work under pressure , manage a demanding workload, and use initiative.
• Confidence using relevant systems, with a willingness to undertake training on ACU‑specific systems.

Process

Application Requirements

• To be eligible, you must be able to evidence that you meet the minimum skills and qualification criteria. Where qualifications are required, you must hold them at the time of application. We cannot accept predicted grades, and you will be asked to provide copies of certificates.
• Please refer to the attached JDQ and CVF when preparing your 1,000‑word supporting evidence .
• Click here for the full JDQ
• Click here for the CVF

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme

A Note on Using Artificial Intelligence

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