Performance Analyst BTAC

Performance Analyst X2

Borders Terrorism Assessment Centre (BTAC) 

Tenure: 2 years FTC/Secondment
Vetting: Enhanced vetting required (MV/SC/DV)

Enhanced vetting required – MV/SC/DV

Tenure of post – 2 years FTC

About BTAC

The Borders Terrorism Assessment Centre (BTAC) is a national counter-terrorism intelligence unit based in Liverpool. BTAC supports law enforcement agencies in disrupting terrorist exploitation at UK borders.

Role Overview

As a Performance Analyst, you will research, analyse and use data and statistical information to assist in performance improvement for/or on behalf of CTP Borders. You will work proactively to research and make recommendations to inform planning, business and performance improvement both regionally and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• To design, collate, analyse and interpret data and information from various sources using a range of techniques to identify patterns and trends, reporting findings to the Head of Borders Analysis and to provide support to CTP Borders  Senior Leadership Team, highlighting performance issues and concerns.
• To produce and publish performance data in a variety of formats, including briefing papers, written reports and presentations, detailing the findings of performance analysis and research, for a range of audiences, both internal and external.
• To produce appropriate analytical products utilising qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and methodologies and in accordance with the National Intelligence Model (NIM), where appropriate.
• To actively embrace problem solving policing, using the Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment (SARA) or other problem solving models, with the aim of producing analytical products that will assist in the development of interventions and solutions to positively impact upon performance. Analysis to include hypothesis on causation and recommendations for resolution.

Knowledge & Experience

• Awareness of current terrorist/extremist threats to the UK and global context.
• Worked in a research/analytical environment in a large-scale organisation involving the analysis of information, monitoring patterns and trends and production of databases and spreadsheets
• Competence in relevant Police IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of analytical processes and legislation.
• Involved in the preparation/presentation of accurate and concise reports, production of statistics, charts, diagrams etc. and producing recommendations
• Knowledge of the principles of GDPR, Human Rights legislation and Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
• Willing to undertake appropriate training courses.
• Knowledge of the workings of the National Intelligence Model (essential once in post)

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 – word supporting evidence 

Click here for the full JDQ

Click here for the Leadership Framework 

Please attach a copy of your approved signed secondment support form to your application. 

UK Nationality Requirements

This role is restricted to UK Nationals. Dual nationals may be considered where one nationality is British. Due to the sensitivity of the work, all applicants must be able to obtain the appropriate national security vetting. In some cases, conflicts of interest or international connections may delay or prevent clearance. Additional security checks will be carried out, and travel to certain countries may be restricted.

Vetting

This post requires access to highly sensitive intelligence material. Applicants must hold, or be willing to undergo, National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level before appointment, with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting once in post. Applicants should normally have lived in the UK for the past 5–10 years. Further information on vetting can be found on the UK Government website.

Additional Information

• The role may involve occasional travel across the North West, particularly during arrest or premises search operations.
• If you are successful in applying for a police staff post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Merseyside Police, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Merseyside Police. You will then be seconded from Merseyside Police to CTPNW c/o GMP.

Inclusion & Diversity

CTPNW is committed to building an inclusive workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.