Intelligence Analyst Team Leader

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. 

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Intelligence Analyst Team Leader. Could you be who we are looking for? 

About the team/Department you will be joining: 

•    We are a professional, committed, inclusive and engaging team working within the Force Intelligence Economic and Cyber Crime Unit. 

•    We are based at locations throughout the force including Bridgend, Pontypridd, Neath and Fairwater (Cardiff) and from home in line with the South Wales Police smarter working policy.

•    Our team works a flexible working pattern amounting to 37hrs per week mainly Monday - Friday though we do sometimes support activity on the weekend and evenings.

About the role and your key responsibilities: 

•    The primary function of the Intelligence Analyst Team Leader is to manage a team of analysts and researchers. The team leader is responsible for the quality assurance of analytical products, and for the supervision, performance and development of their team. In addition to this, they must also be capable of carrying out all responsibilities of an Intelligence Analyst.

•    Manage performance of the team and prioritise day to day work, assessing the requirements of customers whilst balancing the wellbeing of the team.

•    Act as a point of contact and gatekeeper for analytical work from specialist units and Senior Police Officers / Staff and provide advice and guidance on varied and complex areas of police work.  They must have the ability to resolve complex problems independently whilst maintaining confidentiality but also have the confidence to escalate issues to senior colleagues. 

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role: 

•    They must be able to communicate at all levels (speaking clearly, asking concise questions and actively listening to the views of others). They must possess excellent presentation skills, effective interpersonal skills and possess the ability to motivate others to perform at the highest levels.

•    Must be an effective leader able to influence, control and retain the commitment of staff creating a supportive environment, encouraging self-motivation and objectively monitoring & appraising strengths and weaknesses of individuals and the team.

•    The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of computer literacy in Microsoft 365 (particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be capable of carrying out complex manipulation of data, producing and assuring the excellence of high quality, comprehensive, logical and structured reports. 

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Kirsty Morgan Kirsty.Morgan@south-wales.police.uk ext 21481.

This role closes on 21st October - apply today and join Team SWP!

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.