Intelligence Officer

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. Fill intelligence gaps using intelligence gathering and analytical techniques to interpret information from various sources, including financial intelligence .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,570 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and analytical skills to identify intelligence gaps and make informed decisions. Proficient in using intelligence gathering techniques and familiar with Police National Database systems and Serious and Organised Crime methodologies.

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Research And Analytical SkillsKnowledge Of Police National Database (PND)Understanding Of Serious And Organised CrimeKnowledge Of Organised Crime Group Mapping (OCGM)Commitment To Further Training

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Hard Skills

Intelligence Gathering TechniquesData EntryStatistical Record MaintenanceIntelligence Product ProductionOperational Activity Participation

Soft Skills

Decision MakingTraining And Presentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Police National Computer (PNC)Police National Database (PND)

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS ChecksPolice Vetting

Industry Keywords

Consumer Protection EnforcementTrading StandardsOrganised Crime Group MappingSerious And Organised CrimeIntelligence Dissemination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill intelligence gaps using intelligence gathering and analytical techniques to interpret information from various sources, including financial intelligence
Produce intelligence products using appropriate methodologies
Respond within and outside normal working hours as necessary
Identify and develop open and closed information sources
Support and participate in Organised Crime Group Mapping and Flagging, Police National Database checks and direct data entry, and Serious and Organised Crime tasking
Participate in operational activity by collecting intelligence during enforcement activities
Maintain detailed records for required statistics within data protection and criminal investigation rules
Prepare and present educational and promotional materials
Promote National Intelligence function policies and initiatives
Provide training to employees and partner-agency trainees when required
Liaise with regulatory, statutory, voluntary, business, Trading Standards, intelligence and investigation partners to support intelligence gathering and dissemination

Requirements

What you’ll need

High standard of learning in research and/or analytical techniques, preferably qualified to degree standards or equivalent vocational/educational qualifications or experience
Commitment to further training to maintain/improve competencies in relevant legislative and operational areas
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to identify intelligence gaps and make informed decisions and/or recommendations based upon available intelligence and information
Knowledge of Consumer Protection enforcement/detriment as related to Trading Standards
Understanding of Police national data systems, including the Police National Computer (PNC) and Police National Database (PND)
Working knowledge of Serious and Organised Crime
Knowledge of Organised Crime Group Mapping (OCGM), SOC system tasking and National Flagging
Relevant posts may require DBS checks or police vetting
Supporting statement and anonymised CV required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression
Annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
Career development opportunities across the organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day