Simon Butterworth

Experience

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  Greater Manchester Police

  Feb 1988 - Dec 2002

  Undertook and supported major criminal investigations providing analytical assessment relating to murders, kidnap, organised crime, terrorism. Supervised and managed the intelligence processes at divisional level, supporting daily policing requirements.

  • Major Crime Analyst

    Nov 1992 - Dec 2002

  • Intelligence Officer

    Feb 1988 - Nov 1992
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  Bolton Local Authority

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2007

  Senior Analyst - Community Partnership Team

  Coordinated and worked within the joint analytical team supporting the Community Partnership Team in the production of analytical assessment to inform Tactical and Strategic direction. Jointly supervised the Bolton Copshop (Mobile) project in the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour within identified geographic areas.Worked closely with Local Authority Community Safety Team to develop and implement opportunities to enhance community cohesion and reduction in reoffending.

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  North West Counter Terrorism Unit

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2010

  Regional Senior Analyst

  Coordinated the regional intelligence and analytical capability at tactical, strategic, investigative and operational levels in supporting the North West in the reduction and interventions relating to the extremist and terrorist threats.Undertook and provided analytical support on terrorist investigations. Led on the analytical project to design and deliver geographic profiles known as Counter Terrorism Local Profiles relating to threat, vulnerability and risk aligned to the governments Contest Strategy.Worked with intelligence partners to develop the analytical capability through training and continuous personal development. Show less

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  ACPO(TAM)

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

  National Head of Strategic Analysis - Counter Terrorism

  Lead on the strategic direction of intelligence and analysis for the United Kingdoms Counter Terrorism analytical network. Developed in conjunction with Senior Analytical network National Analytical Standards. Represented the CT network on the Professional Heads of Intelligence Analysis (PHIA), National Analyst Working Group. Strategic responsibility for police staff within JTAC and National Community Tensions Team. Led nationally on the delivery relating to quality and assurance of Counter Terrorism Local Profiles supporting the governments Contest Strategy. Show less

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  Home Office

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  Principal Analyst - Hillsborough Investigation

  Managed and developed the analytical and research capabilities for the investigation. Supporting the investigation and coronial inquiry in ensuring intelligence and analytical products informed decision makers and effective decision making. Worked in association with IOPC and CPS in delivery of analytical products to inform the investigative process.

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  SAB Global Intelligence Analysis Consultancy

  Apr 2016 - May 2019

  Intelligence Analyst Trainer and Consultant

  Currently designing and delivering intelligence and analytical training to public and private organisations. Undertaking analytical consultancy to support civil litigaton.

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  SAB GIAC Limited

  May 2016 - now

  Director SAB GIAC Analysis, Intelligence and Security Consultancy

  Highly experienced and skilled intelligence and analytical professional with over 30 years’ experience at international, national, regional and local levels. Extensive experience in providing informed analytical assessment to inform effective decision making with regards to strategic, tactical, operational and investigative understanding of threat, risk and vulnerability. Well documented capability in the design and delivery of intelligence systems and processes. Well evidenced ability to develop and deliver analytical capability and capacity to support and enhance organisational development. Resilient and able to make strategic, tactical and operational decisions under pressure, evidenced through numerous deployments and strategic responsibilities both within the United Kingdom (UK) and overseas. Documented and evidenced leadership and resource management skills. Experienced in communicating with senior stakeholders at all levels to develop effective relationships, drive business and inform the intelligence picture within the United Kingdom (UK) and Overseas/ Foreign; including ministers, diplomats, intelligence agencies and military agencies. Show less

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  MSC Cruises

  May 2019 - Oct 2019

  Senior Security Intelligence Analyst

  Key Responsibilities:• Develop intelligence reporting, identifying trends to mitigate threat, vulnerability and risk against MSC assets• Collate intelligence, evaluating reliability and credibility of data• Develop relationships with governmental and intelligence agencies• Craft relevant intelligence and analytical products to inform effective decision making – Country Threat Assessments, Current Situation Reports, Problem Profiles, Strategic Assessment, Annual Performance Review• Analyse incidents to identify trends, define actions and produce statistics• Participate, report and engage with identified contacts in identified risk base countries to identify threats in relation to counter terrorism, industry and criminality Show less