Intelligence Officer

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is seeking a Corporate Fraud team member to support intelligence and investigative services. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and requires effective communication skills, data analysis experience, and a solid understanding of the National Intelligence Model. Enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits such as generous holiday entitlement and professional development options.

Benefits

Career grade average pension scheme

Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements

Public transport discounts

Gym membership

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the National Intelligence Model and its application.
• Experience in managing and maintaining intelligence systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence and investigative support to the Corporate Fraud Service.
• Manage the receipt and dissemination of intelligence.
• Control the case management system in accordance with legislative requirements.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Join our highly regarded Corporate Fraud team at Ipswich Borough Council and play a vital role in protecting public funds and tackling fraud.

This role will provide a wide range of intelligence and investigative support to the Corporate Fraud Service, including establishing, managing, and maintaining efficient and effective intelligence systems.

Based at Grafton House, you will be the key point of contact for the receipt and dissemination of intelligence. You will be responsible for the collation and validation of intelligence to support the achievement of the Corporate Fraud Services objectives, ensuring that intelligence is used ethically and in accordance with relevant legislation and Codes of Practice.

This role fully supports the Corporate Fraud Investigators by undertaking background enquiries and analysis and controlling the case management system in accordance with legislative requirements.

You will be educated to A-Level or equivalent and have a sound understanding of the National Intelligence Model and its application. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. You’ll bring experience in analysing and interpreting data, with the ability to make informed recommendations based upon available intelligence.

Attention to detail and accuracy are key, as is the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.

Hours of work are 22.2 per week, Monday to Friday.

DBS clearance is required for this role.

This is a hybrid working role (a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office).

As well as a good salary, we offer a career grade average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Lauren Ashdown (she/her) on 01473 433902 or via email [e-mail]

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

Interviews will be held on 18th or 19th December 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please note CVs are not accepted.