Intelligence Analyst – National Trading Standards eCrime Team

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northallerton seeks an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join their Trading Standard’s eCrime team. You will be responsible for conducting open-source research to identify and disrupt online harm. The ideal candidate has a solid background in intelligence analysis and excellent communication skills. This position offers modern flexible working practices and a range of benefits including a local government pension scheme and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Family friendly leave

Learning and development packages

Employee discount benefits

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence research and development.
• Proven ability to analyze information from diverse sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting online harm.
• Conduct online and open-source research to identify harmful content.
• Develop intelligence logs and products.

Skills

Open source research

Intelligence analysis

Communication

Job description

Overview

Do you have a background in open source research or intelligence development and analysis? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an intelligence analyst to join our Trading Standard’s eCrime team.

Who we are

From counterfeit and dangerous goods to illicit tobacco and large frauds, our core aim is to protect consumers from online harm. We do this by investigating and disrupting harmful web sites and other online platforms. We also help build capacity within the trading standards profession at a local and regional level, so officers are better equipped to gather evidence and investigate online crime. Our team also operates a Digital Evidence Unit for the forensic analysis of computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

The role

As an Intelligence, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting, researching and disrupting online harm. This will be by carrying out online and open source research to identify potentially harmful content and developing appropriate intelligence logs and intelligence products. You will work closely with colleagues in trading standards teams across England and Wales, as well as external partners such as the Police and HMRC.

What you will bring

An enthusiasm to protect consumers and tackle online harm. Although specific experience of online open-source research is a distinct advantage, a solid background in intelligence research and development is key. You will be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written. You will have proven experience of analysing information from a range of sources, probing for further information to aid greater understanding where necessary.

What we Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government, career average employer contribution pension scheme
• family friendly leave
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans

Contact and apply

For an informal discussion about this fantastic opportunity please contact Claire Taylor on 01609 533618

Key documents:

Job description.pdf

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