Business Intelligence Team Lead

Company: Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Job Description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

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Force Intelligence Team Leader

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Location: Preston

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Pay Rate: £15.48 per hour PAYE

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Contract: 3 months initially, with potential for extension

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Hours: Full-time onsite

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About the Role

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We are recruiting for a Force Intelligence Team Leader to join the Force Intelligence Bureau in Preston. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced intelligence professional with strong supervisory skills to play a key role in supporting operational policing and ensuring high-quality intelligence is effectively managed, developed and shared.

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Working alongside the Detective Sergeant, you will supervise a team of Intelligence Officers and help ensure an efficient and effective intelligence function across the organisation.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Supervise, support and prioritise the work of Intelligence Officers, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
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  • Receive, evaluate, research, develop and disseminate information and intelligence from a range of sources.
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  • Support the management of an effective intelligence support service within the Intelligence Hub.
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  • Manage requests for information from other police forces and external agencies, ensuring matters relating to threat, risk and harm are dealt with appropriately and promptly.
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  • Research intelligence using specialist databases and UK and international law enforcement systems.
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  • Maintain responsibility for specific intelligence themes and areas of work.
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  • Handle restricted and confidential information and intelligence appropriately.
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  • Manage departmental mailboxes and ensure information is actioned effectively.
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  • Produce and manage performance information and data where required.
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  • Develop effective working relationships with internal departments, other police forces and external agencies to support information sharing.
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  • Provide guidance and advice on intelligence matters in support of operational policing.
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  • Assist with the resourcing of Operational Intelligence Cells when required.
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  • Attend briefings and meetings and deliver intelligence-related presentations where appropriate.
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  • Ensure information and intelligence is managed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidance, including data protection and the Management of Police Information (MoPI).
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  • Support the development of skills and knowledge across the Intelligence Hub.
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  • Carry out other duties consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the role.
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About You

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We are looking for someone with experience of working within an intelligence environment who can demonstrate:

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  • Experience of researching, evaluating and disseminating intelligence.
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  • Experience of managing or supervising intelligence within a professional environment.
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  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team.
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  • Experience using specialist databases and information systems.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when collecting, analysing and recording information.
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  • The ability to identify patterns and trends and interpret complex information.
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  • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to take appropriate action.
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  • Experience working collaboratively with internal and external departments or agencies.
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  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to a range of audiences.
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  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other relevant applications.
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Desirable Experience

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  • Experience of managing staff, including appraisal and performance management.
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  • Experience using the Police National Database (PND) and other law enforcement databases.
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  • Knowledge and experience of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and 5x5x5 intelligence grading system.
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  • Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the management and disclosure of police information, data protection and intelligence.
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Vetting: The successful candidate will be required to pass the relevant level of vetting.

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

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If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

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The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Posted: August 21st, 2026