XC7700 - Threat Desk Intelligence Analyst External

Location: Bradford

Career Progression: £30,333.00 - £42,612.00 per annum

West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit a number of skilled and motivated analysts to join our Threat Desk Analytical function. This is a key role supporting the identification and management of emerging threats, helping to shape strategic and operational policing activity across the force.

You will work at the forefront of intelligence-led policing, applying advanced analytical techniques to complex datasets, developing insight to inform decision-making force-wide, and supporting investigations and interventions that protect our communities.

As a Threat Desk Analyst, you will:

• Analyse a wide range of data, going beyond the known facts to develop inferences and hypotheses, identifying emerging threats, risks, and trends to support investigations and targeted interventions.
• Present analytical findings clearly and effectively, tailoring outputs to different audiences, and advising Senior Officers and partners on intelligence requirements and strategic priorities.
• Continuously improve analytical outputs by developing and implementing innovative products, tools, and techniques to enhance quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Receive, gather, and analyse internal and external data in line with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring appropriate information sharing across departments, forces, and partner agencies.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations, supporting the development of data sharing arrangements in line with legislation to enable collaborative approaches.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience in analysis or has held an analytical role, ideally within a policing, intelligence, or public sector environment.
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Can communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Is proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Has a collaborative approach and is confident working with internal and external partners.
• Is committed to upholding professional standards and contributing to continuous improvement.

These positions will be located in Bradford; however you must be prepared to travel to other areas of the Force if required.

The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 15th June 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.

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 five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.