Intelligence Clerk

Essex Police

. Provide administrative support to the Intelligence Bureau .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChelmsford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £25,242 - £26,703 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities within the Intelligence Bureau, with proficiency in IT applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. Skilled in conducting complex searches using PND and maintaining data quality while effectively communicating information in various formats.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT SkillsPND ResearchData Quality UnderstandingInterpersonal SkillsRecord Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Data EntryComplex Search ConductingInformation InterpretationRecord KeepingResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Proactive AttitudePositive AttitudeInquisitive NatureWorkload PrioritizationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

OutlookExcelWordPND

Certifications & Qualifications

Vetting and Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Intelligence BureauSerious Crime DirectoratePolice SystemsUK ResidencyData Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the Intelligence Bureau
Input intelligence reports
Conduct research on computer-based police systems
Use various IT applications, including Outlook, Excel and Word
Regularly use PND on behalf of Kent and Essex Police and conduct complex searches
Interpret information and communicate it in different formats
Record and maintain accurate records
Prioritise workloads and assist colleagues where necessary
Work within the Serious Crime Directorate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good IT skills; experience using Outlook, Excel and Word is desirable
Interest in researching and ability to conduct complex searches using PND
Ability to interpret information and convey it in different formats, making informed decisions
Understanding of the importance of data quality
Proactive approach to recording and maintaining accurate records
Positive, proactive and inquisitive attitude
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues
Ability to prioritise workloads and actively assist others where necessary
Successful applicants must complete required vetting and security clearance
Non-UK applicants must be UK residents who have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years and have indefinite leave to remain without restrictions
UK applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working options available in line with force protocol
Incremental salary increases within the salary band
Monday-Friday working pattern
No weekend or evening working
Reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or working environment where appropriate