Analytics & Insight Operational Researcher

Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies put research and analysis at the heart of their decision making. Our researchers deliver research support across a wide variety of policing functions, from supporting complex and fast-moving criminal investigations through to understanding the impact of policing activity in our counties and helping identify the highest risk strategic threats to our communities.

Our researchers come from a wide range of backgrounds, have varied experience and a wealth of different skills and abilities. So, if you want to do something a little bit different and extremely worthwhile, read on.

Do you have an inquisitive mind, great problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for researching information from a diverse range of sources? We are looking for people who can research both qualitative and quantitative information, and have excellent communication skills to join our highly regarded team. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit researchers for roles within the Analytics and Insight department which provide analysis and research support to both constabularies. The current vacancies are within the Operational Analysis and Research Team
. A researcher in this team will produce clear, concise and insightful research products that are used by both analysts within the team and policing teams such as those involved in major investigations, organised crime, safeguarding and neighbourhood policing. You will undertake both regular products and a variety of intelligence taskings.

It is desired that you have experience of collating, assessing and evaluating information and writing research based reports. This experience may be from working in a variety of industries, either in private, public or third sectors. Whilst experience of working in policing may be beneficial, it is not a pre-requisite for applications. Applicants who are successful at interview but are not offered a post immediately will be held on a select list for future roles in one of our teams.

Our researchers are currently home-based for most of the time, but there will be a requirement for occasional office-based working, however there is flexibility should office-based working be preferred. The office locations are the Norfolk Police Headquarters in Wymondham or the Suffolk Police Headquarters in Martlesham.