Base pay range
Location: Sunderland
Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, FTC 31 March 2029
(We’re pleased to advertise this funded opportunity, with the appointment expected to be confirmed following the finalisation of funding.)
Working for: North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (“NEROCU”)
The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit is one of ten Regional Organised Crime Units (“ROCU”) in England and Wales who lead the regional response to tackling serious and organised crime whilst supporting local and national delivery. The Home Office funding through police officer uplift and increased police staff capacity presents exciting opportunities to further enhance service delivery and positively impact on our partners and the public. The Home Office Serious and Organised Crime Strategy defines ROCU as leading the regional fight against Serious and Organised Crime and NEROCU have a critical role in leading, connecting and co‑ordinating delivery across our region in all four P’s of the strategy; Pursue – prosecuting and disrupting people engaged in serious and organised criminality. Prevent – preventing people from engaging in serious and organised criminality. Protect – increasing protection against organised crime. Prepare – reducing the impact of serious and organised crime where it takes place. NEROCU comprises specialist teams delivering across intelligence, operations, investigations, cyber, economic, technical and digital capabilities.
The role
Are you ready to dive into the fast‑paced world of cryptocurrency and its growing role in serious and organised crime? This is a unique opportunity to build specialist skills, gain valuable CPD, and deepen your understanding of how crypto is shaping investigations across NEROCU, nationally and internationally.
You’ll be working alongside our experienced Dark Web team, supporting live crypto investigations and expanding your expertise through Chainalysis training and access to advanced analytical tools. From interpreting Crypto SARs to mapping emerging threats, you’ll be at the forefront of digital crime disruption—helping shape future SOC strategies and uncovering new opportunities to reduce harm across the region.
What you’ll do
- Drive data‑led investigations. Plan and conduct data collection and integration to support complex analysis. Use advanced data techniques—including programming—to manage and interpret large datasets, identifying opportunities to disrupt serious and organised crime.
- Collaborate and represent NEROCU. Liaise with internal teams, partner agencies, and external organisations to share intelligence and coordinate analytical products. Represent NEROCU at briefings, conferences, and national working groups, contributing to strategic insights and decision‑making.
- Deliver impactful analysis. Apply recognised analytical techniques to assess intelligence, test hypotheses, and develop inferences that inform tactical and strategic decisions. Your work will directly support operational managers and shape proactive initiatives aligned with the 4P principles.
- Enhance regional threat understanding. Produce analytical products that identify regional, cross‑border, and national SOC threats.
- Support live operations and legal processes. Provide real‑time research during live operations and support national network requirements. Where needed, prepare evidential statements, meet with legal teams, and attend court as a professional witness to present analytical findings.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience in conducting detailed analysis across varied data sources, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and identify actionable insights.
- Familiarity with analytical tools and techniques, including data extraction and manipulation to meet operational needs.
- Relevant qualification in intelligence analysis (e.g. Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of how intelligence and evidence support law enforcement, including knowledge of CPIA, IPA, and the National Intelligence Model.
- Awareness of SOC threats and enablers, particularly in areas such as cryptocurrency and the dark web.
- Skilled in planning and organising data collection to meet analytical objectives, with a problem‑solving mindset.
- Excellent communication skills—able to present findings clearly and influence across all levels.
- Collaborative approach, with experience working across teams, agencies, and external partners.
- Ability to mentor colleagues and support skill development within the team.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and open to learning specialist systems.
- Willingness to travel across the UK—Full UK Driving Licence required.
We know it’s important for you to feel that you’re not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
What we offer
- 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
- Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
- Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
- Fantastic market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
- Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
- Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
- Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
- We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on‑site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
- Access to gyms in some stations
- Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to volunteer in local community
Application information
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face‑to‑face interview. You can save your application and return to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
If you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
If your application is successful, you will be asked to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form. You must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.
Terms of appointment
This is a fixed‑term role subject to a six‑month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six‑month probation period where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
Please note if you are a current NEROCU/Northumbria Police employee interested in applying for this role as a secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace. Applications from individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged.
