Intelligence Assistant - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Salary:

• A&S Scale 4
• D&C Grade 4
• Dorset Grade D
• Glos Scale 4
• Wilts W5

Role Description

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for an Intelligence Assistant keen to progress their career as part of our Gateway team within the Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU).

SWROCU is part of the national ROCU network who work hand in hand with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation. SWROCU seeks to lead and support the region working with the forces and national leads to promote consistency and use of best practice and technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Gateway team, as an Intelligence Assistant you will be the first point of contact for access to Regional Police Resources ensuring intelligence and risk is prioritised and actioned. The team respond to enquiries and assist in developing intelligence which helps to inform and influence decision making at all levels of policing. Working on the team will be varied with insight into the Regional Organised Crime Unit and the varied threats and risks involving Serious and Organised Crime and how they make a real difference to the community.

Main responsibilities include the collation and dissemination of relevant intelligence information in support of the National Intelligence Model process on behalf of the Gateway Team. You will provide an initial point of contact service either by telephone or in person for internal service users of intelligence and partners. Your role will involve liaising and working closely with internal departments, other forces and partner agencies to ensure a timely exchange of relevant information.

Police staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first-hand accounts of people working at SWROCU at www.southwestrocu.police.uk

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.

We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work in to Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime.

Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

You don’t need years of experience to join us; we’ll invest in you.

What we can offer you

• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
• Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.
• Other perks include discounts and savings for you and your family on retail, dining out, holidays and theme parks to name just a few.
• Flexible local government pension scheme.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Essential:

• The post holder will hold IPP (Intelligence Professionalisation Programme) accreditation or willing to gain it.
• The post holder will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to adapt their style as necessary.
• Excellent IT Skills, including the ability to use and update a wide range of computer systems with experience of Microsoft Packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• The post holder must be able to work as part of a team.
• The post holder will require experience of decision making, with the ability to problem solve. Along with previous experience of conducting investigations and research skills.
• The post holder must have an accurate and methodical approach to their work, especially in relation to attention to detail.
• An awareness of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) is desirable.

Recruitment and Selection

• Recruitment webinar: Thursday 21st August 2025 at 1pm

Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.

Please contact [email protected], whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.

• The closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 8th September 2025 at 9am
• Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Monday 8th September 2025
• Assessments/Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 15th September 2025

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal.

Contact [email protected] for further information.

If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 12-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible and Part Time Working

All requests for flexible working patterns and part-time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with [email protected]

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: [email protected]