CoRE Researcher

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Researcher to join the Coordinated Research and Evaluation (CoRE) Unit. As a CoRE Researcher with BTP, you will provide high-quality research and intelligence development to support effective decision-making across the Force. The role involves researching, assessing and evaluating information from a wide range of sources to produce intelligence products at strategic, tactical and operational levels. You will also manage all intelligence report evaluations for the Force-assessing, inputting, developing and disseminating intelligence in line with relevant legislation. Additionally, you will handle all research requests from internal and external customers, including live-time and urgent enquiries requiring immediate action. What you'll be doing:

• Evaluating and managing intelligence reports - assessing, sanitising and validating all incoming intelligence, creating accurate records and ensuring compliance with MOPI, NIM and relevant legislation.
• Researching and developing intelligence - conducting qualitative and quantitative research, identifying intelligence gaps and emerging issues, and supporting the production of intelligence and analytical products.
• Disseminating intelligence and supporting operations - sharing intelligence with BTP teams and external partners, including providing live-time intelligence to support critical, tactical and operational decision-making.
• Providing specialist support and collaboration - working with specialist teams, conducting overt and covert open-source enquiries (as an III practitioner), preparing research outputs and evidence, and maintaining strong partnership relationships to support information sharing., Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and SC Clearance (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.
Medical: We'll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing. References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years. Inclusion & Diversity: We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here. For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Join Us: Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you'll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.
• Strong research and analytical skills - able to undertake both qualitative and quantitative research, assimilate large volumes of data and produce clear, detailed and accurate research-based reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills - able to communicate findings clearly, listen to others, and build productive working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and IT capability - proficient in using IT systems, databases and software, with the ability to prioritise workload, plan effectively and meet deadlines.
• Relevant knowledge and qualifications - educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with a sound understanding of key legislation and guidance relevant to the role (e.g. RIPA, GDPR, MOPI, IPP) and the ability to interpret and apply guidance appropriately.
  28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at