Intelligence Officer - Local Authority in Birmingham

Role: Intelligence Officer REF 377450

Contract Length: Until 30/01/27

Location: Birmingham

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £227.92 per day

Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for an Intelligence Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

• Research, evaluate, develop and enhance scoping products which have been written based around operational priorities.
• Gather and de-conflict intelligence from a variety of sources, producing comprehensive Intelligence Assessments which are used to inform the client Tasking process.
• Identify intelligence gaps and set intelligence requirements.
• Work as part of a flexible and professional workforce within a secure environment.
• Manage information that is available to ensure that it is up to date and accurate.
• Utilise Open Source capabilities in order to enhance intelligence products.
• Apply for and handle covertly obtained material in accordance with identified policy and process.
• Preparation and maintenance of both RIPA and IPA applications.
• Review of covertly obtained material.
• Ability to work with a number of partner agencies, key stakeholders and sensitive equities in order to establish efficient working relationships.
• A high degree of computer literacy; utilising a variety of computer systems and applications from across the Regions varying platforms, as well as digital data, applications and tools.
• Utilise good communication skills in order to work effectively as part of a team, providing an excellent intelligence response.
• Work towards and support the Intelligence Professionalisation programme.
• Gain accreditation by completing the national occupational standards (NOS) for the role and inclusion on the National Intelligence Register.
• Support the wider RIU with the on-call function.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

• Knowledge of intelligence systems and processes.
• Working knowledge of RIPA 2000.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse communities served by the team.
• Initiative and innovation when developing intelligence products.
• Knowledge of covert policing techniques.
• Potential to undertake sensitive enquiries with limited supervision and therefore maintain the highest levels of integrity, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MOPI).
• Knowledge of police systems and policing; current legislation, policies and procedures (e.g. GDPR, Human Rights Act, CPIA).
• Work effectively with minimum supervision whilst remaining team focused.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and produce accurate work within deadlines.
• Able to evidence self-motivation and use of own initiative.
• Excellent time management skills and a good co-ordinator.

You will work on a shift pattern which encompasses cover between 0700 – 1600 and weekends with a level of flexibility incorporated. There is a requirement to work flexibly at times with due regard to prevailing workloads and priorities. Supporting an on-call / Standby function.

If you are an Intelligence Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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