Principal Intelligence Analyst

Principal Intelligence Analyst

Role type

Police Staff

Contract duration

Permanent

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

Location

Other

Location

Melksham or Swindon

Grade/scale

W11 £50,352 - £53,073

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Risk assessed factors

Lone working

Closing date

02/07/2026, 23:55

Job description

Principal intelligence Analyst

• Open to full time or part time (Monday to Friday)
• Location - 4 days office based (Swindon or Melksham) with a degree of flexibility about home working

• Where we put our resources
• How we tackle serious threats
• How we identify organised crime
• How we protect vulnerable people and victims

• Lead the analysis team manage their development, performance, and training.
• Turn intelligence into action analyse crime trends and risks, helping us understand threats to the public.
• Support investigations provide evidential analysis to help build cases and bring offenders to justice.
• Spot the big issues early identify patterns, organised crime groups, and risks affecting our communities.
• Create strategic products produce the key reports that shape the Force's priorities and control strategy.
• Work with senior leaders provide clear advice to Chief Officers and Heads of Department.
• Improve how we work support the development of better systems, processes, and analytical tools.

• Spot the biggest crime threats early
• Support investigations with high-quality analysis
• Identify organised crime groups
• Comply with national intelligence standards
• Target resources where they will have the greatest impact
• Protect vulnerable people effectively

• Formal qualification to demonstrate analytical and managerial capability to Degree Level or equivalent experience
• NIAT certified
• IPP minimum senior analyst certification
• Evidence previous experience in operational and strategic analysis
• Previous management experience
• Experience of researching and producing statistical and analytical information and presenting it both in written and oral format
• Experience of giving presentations and representing an organisation in a professional manner

• You will directly shape the Force's approach to tackling crime
• You'll lead a respected, highly skilled team
• You'll work on issues that genuinely protect the public
• You'll help safeguard the most vulnerable people in Wiltshire
• You'll be part of improving how the Force works for years to come

• National Insurance Number
• Identification Detail e.g. passport
• Address information
• 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

• A Passport style photograph
• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
• Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes