ANPR Intelligence Controller

Department

Force ANPR Unit

Location

Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 3F

Salary

Band 3F, £32,339 per annum plus 33% shift allowance, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Advert

Full-time vacancy

Join the ANPR Unit and help transform vehicle data into intelligence that makes a real difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ANPR Unit and play a direct role in fighting crime and keeping people safe.

Using local and national ANPR systems, specialist technology and proven analytical methods, you will identify vehicles linked to criminal activity that pose a threat to communities across the Thames Valley Police area and beyond our borders.

You will review and analyse ANPR data, support the response to live ANPR incidents and provide high-quality vehicle intelligence to help build the best possible intelligence picture across the Force.

This is a unique opportunity to support frontline policing, disrupt criminal activity and use ANPR technology to make a real difference to public safety.

The successful candidate must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 23935. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 25th October 2026.

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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities.

Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our AI Guidance for Applicants - TVP Careers