Analyst (Opal)

Force

North Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

NPCC

Department

Collaborations

Location

Out Of Force

Grade

SO2

Salary

£40,382 - £42,611

Agile Working

Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Fixed Term

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Not applicable

Closing Date

18/12/2025, 12:00

Job Advert Description

Opal Analyst

Opal is looking for a highly-driven, enthusiastic analyst to be part of our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Opal. Opal are the National Intelligence Unit for Serious and Organised Acquisitive Crime (SOAC) and we are growing and developing our capabilities

We have a vacancy for an analyst to join us on a 2-year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until March 2028. The successful candidate will work closely with law enforcement, partner agencies, and industry. Providing a multi-agency approach to target and disrupt organised crime groups involved in cross border criminality.

We seek to discover and develop intelligence from a variety of sources, highlight current and emerging crime trends, share good practice and learning, and target those causing the greatest harm to our communities.

Opal report to the North Wales Chief Constable, Amanda Blakeman, who is the National Police Lead for acquisitive crime in support of the National Police Chiefs Council. This role provides the opportunity to work locally within your force area and from home; however, some travel will be required.

The role is being advertised as entirely remote and we are looking for the very best to join our team

How do you apply

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Recruitment Guide before you apply as this has information to help you with your application.

Shortlisting is based on your statement in support of your application. Please ensure you evidence where possible with specific examples, of how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum/special criteria and/or essential requirements for the role.

Closing date: 12pm on Thursday, 18th December 2025

If you require any further information, please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: or

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) level?

1