Intelligence Officer

The Role

We are recruiting Intelligence Officers to be part of the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).

Working as part of an integrated investigations team you will support the overall mission of the ICRIR to provide information to families, victims and survivors of Troubles-related deaths and serious injury, and in doing so fulfil its principal objective of promoting reconciliation. As part of the Intelligence Unit, you will work under the supervision of the Intelligence Team leader and directly alongside analysts and researchers.

You will have access to and become proficient in interrogating various Intelligence databases utilised by the ICRIR which you will use to complete a range of intelligence reports which will be delivered in different forms of communication.

You will also work closely with Senior Investigating Officers and their teams to assist in identifying and locating suspects and subjects of interest. You will assist in identifying possible lines of enquiry by becoming a subject matter expert in legacy intelligence records and systems across a range of organisations involved in security provision in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of intelligence procedures and policy for ICRIR in line with its strategy, objectives and directives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and operational requirements and continuous service improvement and consistency of practice.
• Proactively gather, develop and evaluate intelligence linked to cases being investigated by ICRIR to make an assessment of the risk, harm, vulnerabilities and opportunities which exist and to identify gaps.
• Utilise existing data systems including sensitive national police systems and other open and closed intelligence sources to support the preparation and delivery of intelligence products and reports, such as subject profiles, to clearly and accurately inform decision making.
• Support the production and delivery of coherent and structured reports and briefings to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and investigation teams on intelligence matters relating to investigations; including a series of weekly briefings.
• Establish and maintain networks with internal partners to ensure their key requirements are met and with external agencies, including PSNI, MOD & Security Services, ensuring that relationships remain appropriate and professional.
• Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role. Be open in identifying new methods of research, tools and software to enhance the open-source capability.
• Act as a subject matter expert for advice and guidance to ICRIR staff on all matters relation to closed/ sensitive material.
• Establish and document audit trails for each piece of intelligence including quality assurance scrutiny to ensure validity and reliability.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Recent knowledge and experience of working within a sensitive and confidential intelligence environment.
• Ability to deliver quality written reports, oral briefings and presentations at all levels.
• Possess a track record of intelligence and information management with a comprehensive understanding of the National Intelligence Model.
• Ability to ensure that all activities and research are compliant with RIPA, Computer Misuse Act, ECHR, CPIA and DPA legislation.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders to provide information and intelligence and ensure understanding.
• Strong relationship and partnership skills across external agencies and an ability to manage highly sensitive material.
• Advanced Intelligence training including the Intelligence Professionalism Programme or equivalent relevant experience.
• A high degree of self-motivation, personal responsibility and organisation.
• Demonstrate the values set out in the ICRIR Code of Conduct.
• Applicants for this role must be willing to undergo and attain DV clearance (if not already cleared) and attain and maintain STRAP accreditation. STRAP is a regime that regulates access to sensitive intelligence material which requires more protective handling than is afforded by the standard arrangements for government assets. For this Security Level, applicants are required to be a UK National. This is not an ICRIR requirement, but a condition required by the UK Cabinet Office rules based on the nature of information which the role holder will be regularly accessing. Please find further information on NSV (National Security Vetting): National security vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland related terrorism.
• Knowledge of intelligence computer operating systems, a confident IT user with good Excel, Word and intelligence systems including NSN, PSNI C3 Database, CT HOLMES, and open source tactics

Location

Our main operational base is Belfast, with an operational site in London. Staff are split across our London and Belfast offices; therefore, regular travel will be required as will regular attendance in the office. This role is office based, home working may only be considered on some occasions subject to operational requirements and in line with the Commission’s approach on hybrid working and with the agreement of your line manager.

Closing Date

• 10th February 2025, 5pm

To Apply

Please also provide a statement of suitability (max 1000 words) setting out your key skills and experience against the essential criteria listed in the person specification and CV and send via email to recruitment@icrir.independent-inquiry.uk

Where appropriate, please indicate your location preference for the role – either Belfast or London