Intelligence Officer - Economic Crime Team

Permanent, Fixed Term Appointment, Loan, Secondment Length of employment 24 months. Please note that the Length of Employment does not include those hired on Permanent contracts.

Command Intelligence Business Area National Intelligence Hub

Type of role: Intelligence, Operational Delivery

Working pattern: Full time, Part time, Flexible Working, Job share

Number of roles available: 60

Location(s): Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Warrington

About the Role:

The role of Intelligence is to develop the right operations, which target and disrupt - by the most effective means - the offenders who seek to cause the highest harm to the UK. A diverse directorate with a wide variety of unique functions and specialist skillsets in our ranks, some of which we deliver as the national provider for the wider Serious Organised Crime (SOC) system.

The National Intelligence Hub (NIH) is responsible for delivering tactical intelligence and strategic assessment for the NCA and Serious Organised Crime (SOC) system, in order to understand and articulate the threat from SOC and generate the most impactful opportunities for disruption and reduction of that threat.

Role Summary:

Serious and organised crime (SOC) is estimated at costing the UK economy over £37 billion every year. We collect, record and enhance intelligence to build a picture of that SOC, sharing this with partners in the UK and abroad. Then, through the exploitation of intelligence, we flex law enforcement’s collective resources against these dynamic threats.

Please Note: Security Vetting requirements - To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the roles. Majority of the roles will also require you to achieve DV / DV STRAP clearance within the first 12 months in post, depending upon the team they are allocated to. Applicants must be willing to undergo DV clearance and STRAP induction and be full UK Nationals.

Role Description:

The National Intelligence Hub (NIH) delivers tactical intelligence and strategic assessments for the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the wider Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) system. By analysing and exploiting intelligence from a range of sources, the NIH develops the intelligence picture of SOC affecting the UK and identifies opportunities to disrupt and reduce criminal threats.

As an Economic Crime Intelligence Officer, you will collect, evaluate, develop and exploit intelligence in support of the NCA's mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. You will undertake intelligence development work in support of operations and strategic priorities, contributing to products such as the National Strategic Assessment, Annual Plan, National Intelligence Requirements and National Control Strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and Gather Intelligence – Gather, handle, store, analyse, utilise and disseminate intelligence in support of operational objectives.
• Identify and Develop Intelligence Sources – Proactively identify, assess and exploit potential intelligence sources.
• Intelligence Reporting and Analysis – Produce, evaluate and disseminate intelligence and analytical products.
• Briefings and Presentations – Deliver briefings, debriefings, tasking sessions and presentations.
• Tasking and Coordination – Request, support and coordinate the deployment and tasking of intelligence assets.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, prioritise and manage risks.
• Intelligence Dissemination and Stakeholder Engagement – Engage with intelligence customers, providers and stakeholders.
• Applications and Authorities – Prepare and submit applications and authorities required to conduct covert or other intelligence‑gathering activities.
• Compliance and Governance – Ensure all intelligence‑related activities are conducted in full compliance with Agency policies.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of working within an intelligence environment.
• Experience of identifying, developing and exploiting intelligence opportunities.
• Proven ability to assess, evaluate and interpret complex information.
• Experience of producing accurate, timely and well‑reasoned intelligence reports.
• Knowledge of intelligence‑related legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk.

Professional Competencies:

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving and intelligence development.
• Maintains high levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Applies sound judgement and decision‑making.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

On‑call working: Some roles will require participation in an on‑call rota.

Entry Requirements: Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Intelligence Officer (IO) certification or equivalent experience.

Roles based in London will receive an additional London Weighting (Per Annum) of £4379.

Operational Role Salary Information: This role attracts a Spot Rate salary. The starting Spot Rate for this role is SR2 £43,877.

All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme.

New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.

Flexible working, including flexi‑time, compressed hours and job sharing.

Learning and Development opportunities.

Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services.

Staff support groups/networks.

Sports and social activities.