CTU Intelligence Officer *External

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Intelligence Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Leeds
1 permanent, 37 hour post

An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terrorism Policing. We want someone who enjoys working as part of a team, but also has the self‑motivation to work independently.

In this role you will receive, assess, evaluate, and develop intelligence, ensuring compliance with local and national policy. This will involve controlling information and intelligence dissemination to both internal and external partners.

Eligible candidates will have relevant experience within an intelligence environment and experience of intelligence/investigative skills relevant to collecting, analysing, and disseminating intelligence. You will have an understanding of the National Intelligence Model and National Security Issues, as well as Police legislation around exhibit handling.

This post includes a working week of Monday‑Friday with a shift pattern, however there is a requirement to work a rota which includes weekend working for which the appropriate weekend enhancement is paid. You will also be required to participate in on‑call duties on a rota basis for which you will receive the appropriate payment. You must be prepared to work flexible hours to suit the CTP requirements, and to attend meetings throughout the UK plus have the ability and willingness to travel and work elsewhere for business purposes.

“Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and based on your own experience. Where plagiarism is identified—such as presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or AI‑generated content, as your own—applications may be withdrawn.”

The successful candidate must be a British Citizen and will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and developed level personal and financial vetting checks after appointment. For security reasons you should not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 29 January 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last ten years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.