Intelligence Officer

We are currently looking for an Intelligence Officer to join the team at Scottish SPCA HQ in Dunfermline with a blend of office and home working. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information.

Hours – 35 hours per week

Salary – £24,187 per annum

Contract Type – Permanent

About the Scottish SPCA: As Scotland's animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 185 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland's animal champions.

What does an Intelligence Officer do? The purpose of this role is to receive, evaluate, sanitise and disseminate intelligence information within the SSPCA. You will be responsible for identifying suspects/ offenders/ couriers of interest to the SSPCA, hotspots and intelligence gaps. You will also be responsible for identifying areas requiring further development to assist in the prevention or disruption of animal welfare related serious and organised crime. You will be asked to conduct intelligence analysis in accordance with the National Intelligence Model, as directed by Senior Management. This will be achieved through the timely production and dissemination of analytical products that inform the decision-making process and contribute to the promotion of an intelligence-led culture throughout the SSPCA.

Overview of main duties and responsibilities:

• Operate the Society's Intelligence database. Input, link and develop intelligence reports to support staff in effective decision making around critical incidents and complex problems. This is crucial when accurate information needs to reach the right people quickly.
• Develop, analyse and ensure accurate dissemination of intelligence both internally and externally, where appropriate.
• Assist in developing the Society's strategic and tactical intelligence capability and ensure its efforts are unified and directed towards Serious and Organised Crime Groups perpetrating Animal Welfare crimes in Scotland, inform management to ensure effective tasking of intelligence and information and have a sound knowledge of the National Intelligence Model.
• Advise and inform managers and provide accurate information and guidance in relation to intelligence and other information. Provide recommendations from analysed intelligence enabling appropriate strategies to be considered/implemented.
• Prepare electronic briefing documents and bulletins in relation to identified threats.
• You will be expected to carry out any other general duties as directed and co-operate with other members of staff as required.

What makes a good Intelligence Officer?

• SCQF Level 5 qualifications or equivalent work-related experience.
• Resilient and calm approach to dealing with difficult and disturbing information.
• Act with professional integrity.
• Organisational skills, ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible.

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest; therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications.

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.