Open to full time or part time (Monday to Friday) Location – 4 days office based (Swindon or Melksham) with a degree of flexibility about home working We’re looking for a Principal Intelligence Analyst to lead our analytical, research and indexer teams and help shape how Wiltshire Police understands crime, tackles harm and protects the most vulnerable. This is a senior role for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading people, and turning complex information into clear insight that genuinely changes how we police. About the role As the Principal Intelligence Analyst, you'll lead our analytical and research team and help shape how Wiltshire Police understands crime, tackles harm and protects the most vulnerable. You’ll be the person who brings together the big picture of crime in Wiltshire - what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what we need to do about it. Your work directly influences major policing decisions, including: Where we put our resources How we tackle serious threats How we identify organised crime How we protect vulnerable people and victims You’ll lead a talented team of analysts, helping them grow while ensuring our data and intelligence work is high quality, accurate, and focused on the right issues. What you’ll be doing day-to-day Lead the analysis team manage their development, performance, and training. Turn intelligence into action analyse crime trends and risks, helping us understand threats to the public. Support investigations provide evidential analysis to help build cases and bring offenders to justice. Spot the big issues early identify patterns, organised crime groups, and risks affecting our communities. Create strategic products produce the key reports that shape the Force’s priorities and control strategy. Work with senior leaders provide clear advice to Chief Officers and Heads of Department. Improve how we work support the development of better systems, processes, and analytical tools. Why this role matters Without this role, the Force would struggle to: Spot the biggest crime threats early Support investigations with high-quality analysis Identify organised crime groups Comply with national intelligence standards Target resources where they will have the greatest impact Protect vulnerable people effectively You’ll be at the heart of ensuring we make smart, evidence-based decisions that keep Wiltshire safe. What you’ll need to be successful Formal qualification to demonstrate analytical and managerial capability to Degree Level or equivalent experience NIAT certified IPP minimum senior analyst certification Evidence previous experience in operational and strategic analysis Previous management experience Experience of researching and producing statistical and analytical information and presenting it both in written and oral format Experience of giving presentations and representing an organisation in a professional manner Why join us? You will directly shape the Force’s approach to tackling crime You’ll lead a respected, highly skilled team You’ll work on issues that genuinely protect the public You’ll help safeguard the most vulnerable people in Wiltshire You’ll be part of improving how the Force works for years to come What we offer • Excellent career development opportunities • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days • Hybrid working • Flexi hours scheme • Free On-Site Gym membership • Physical and mental well-being support • Generous Pension scheme Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting review as roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance. Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .