Posted: 5h ago
The role
District Intelligence Analyst
Salary: Scale 5- £30,333 - £39,276
Contract: Permanent, full time
Multiple Posts:
Location: Immediate positions in Leeds, Wakefield and Bradford with projected succession plan vacancies Forcewide
West Yorkshire Police are seeking a number of motivated and analytically minded individuals to join our team as a District Intelligence Analyst.
This role is key to supporting tactical decision-making at district level, providing high-quality analytical insight to inform the deployment of resources and delivery of policing priorities.
You will work with a wide range of information and intelligence, applying analytical techniques to develop a clear picture of demand, threat, and risk, helping to keep communities safe.
As a District Intelligence Analyst, you will:
• Contribute to district priorities by identifying emerging crime patterns and trends, supporting early intervention and proactive policing at both district and neighbourhood level.
• Fuse data from multiple sources, enriching the intelligence picture to support the development of tactical and strategic analytical products.
• Support neighbourhood policing teams by delivering analytical insight to help address local community concerns and priorities
• Provide advice on appropriate analytical problem-solving approaches to support tactical decision-making and effective deployment of resources in line with district and force priorities.
• Present analytical findings at district meetings, providing clear insight, recommendations, and professional guidance to the District Command Team and partner agencies.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in analysis or an analytical/ data-focused role, ideally within policing, intelligence, or a public sector environment.
• Can interpret and analyse complex information to produce clear, actionable insight.
• Is confident presenting findings to a range of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Has a keen interest in problem-solving and supporting operational policing outcomes.
• Works collaboratively and can build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.
Benefits/What We Offer:
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
- Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
- Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
- Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
- Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
- Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
- Opportunities for career development and training
- Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
- A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
- Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
These posts are based Force wide
The Vacancy will close on the 2nd July 2026 at 23:55:00 BST
