ABOUT ERSOU

ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region. ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region, and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they are able to offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

These roles are in CTP East which is part of a national network dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism. The unit has officers covering all four areas of the Government's CONTEST strategy - Protect, Prepare, Prevent, and Pursue.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 people to join the team to help us in our fight against this threat.

By joining one of our specialist teams, you'll be able to develop your skills in a niche and exciting role, while helping to identify and disrupt those who want to cause serious harm to our communities through terrorist means.

THE ROLE

The unit currently has an exciting opportunity for two permanent Intelligence Researcher positions. Working within the Research and Analysis team, you will be responsible for collecting and collating a diverse range of information in support of tactical and strategic priorities relevant to the unit. Your work will directly assist the analysts and other intelligence staff to produce high quality products which conform to the Government's CONTEST Strategy. You will need to be familiar with common IT software, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. It is essential that the successful candidate has a positive, flexible, approach to working, has the ability to manage multiple tasks and can maintain discretion within a confidential environment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in working with Windows based software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interrogate data from multiple systems, working to tight deadlines
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Key Responsibilities:

• Interrogate a range of databases and systems to identify intelligence of value to departments or individuals.
• Conduct daily scanning or data input activities as required to assist in understanding of threat, risk and vulnerability.
• Liaise with customers to define research requirements, asking key questions to clarify understanding and providing advice on opportunities and limitations that exist.

Hours of work:

The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 with the option of flexible working and the option to take time off in lieu.

Travel commitment:

The position is an office-based role located in central Hertfordshire but on occasion the post holder may be required to travel outside of the region to attend meetings and training using a pool car. As such possession of a valid UK driving licence would be an advantage. These additional working and travel requirements may be negotiable and will be reimbursed in line with Force Policy. The successful candidate will be employed by Bedfordshire Police.

Benefits:

• Apply to become a Blue Light Card holder which enables you to get many discounts on purchase from well know high street and online stores, restaurants and holidays.
• Option to join a very competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• The option to join one or more of our many Networking Groups such as LGBTQ, Parent & Carers and Health & Wellbeing who work with the business to continue to make improvements in the workplace
• Option to join the local social club and/or sports groups. Some sites have access to gym facilities
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assist Programme which is a general wellbeing resource but also provides consumer advice regarding common law and legislation

OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM:

Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, MET, Cambs, Herts and Beds

ERSOU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. ERSOU is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 757777. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview.

ERSOU supports both agile and flexible working requests where operational possible.

This post is designated a 'reserved post' under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you may also be considered. However, if successful, you may be asked to relinquish your non-British nationality (and any entitlement you may have to a foreign nationality) as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP. One of your parents should also be British or have substantial ties to the UK. In the latter instance, substantial ties mean that your parent is a citizen of a British Overseas Territory, a Commonwealth citizen, US citizen, EEA citizen, British national or citizen overseas, and they would need to have demonstrable connections with the UK by way of family history or have been resident here for a substantial period of time.

Previous unsuccessful applicants in the last 12 months are welcome to re-apply if they wish. A reserve list will be held for 12 months for other permanent and Fixed Term Contract roles, should further vacancies arise.

Your personal welfare is very important to us and therefore you may be required to attend regular welfare/ psychological meetings.

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or a completed 'Staff internal role summary' form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide evidence against the minimum entry requirements and competencies listed below (No more than 500 words each Competency). Please see attached role profile for more details.

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide evidence against the minimum entry requirements and competencies listed below (No more than 500 words each Competency). Please see attached role profile for more details. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide evidence against the minimum entry requirements and competencies listed below (No more than 500 words each Competency). Please see attached role profile for more details. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer.

This force is a Disability Confident Leader. Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on BCHCareers@herts.pnn.police.uk and we will be happy to support you. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the 'Offer an Interview Scheme'.

VETTING:

Due to the sensitivities of the role all applicants are asked to maintain discretion about their application. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined. A current security clearance is highly desirable.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION:

If you are successful you will be joining one of the most accomplished policing collaborations in the UK where ERSOU's values of Courageous, Inclusive and Professional are exhibited daily across the full breadth of capabilities and functions we deliver. In your application we will be looking for written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements from the role profile:

• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire
• We analyse critically
• Minimum entry requirements

(500 words limit applies to each competency)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

If you wish to discuss roles in more detail please email HR.ERSOU@eastern-region.net to arrange this.