Intelligence Officer - Economic Crime Team

National Crime Agency; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Civil Service pension

Learning & development

Job summary

The National Crime Agency is seeking an Intelligence Officer for the Economic Crime Team. You will collect, evaluate and exploit intelligence to support the NCA’s mission against serious and organised crime, including economic crime threats across multiple UK locations.

You will develop actionable intelligence, contribute to strategic assessments and national plans, and work within a collaborative NIH framework with partners, law enforcement and policy teams.

Qualifications

• Experience applying intelligence principles to operational objectives.
• Ability to identify and exploit intelligence opportunities from multiple sources.
• Proven ability to produce timely, well‑reasoned intelligence reports and briefings.
• Knowledge of CPIA and IPA compliance in intelligence activities.

Responsibilities

• Research and gather intelligence to support operational objectives.
• Identify and develop intelligence sources with specialist teams.
• Produce and disseminate intelligence reports and analyses for decision makers.
• Deliver briefings and presentations to support risk management and decisions.
• Coordinate tasking of intelligence assets and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Intelligence reporting

Intelligence development

Education

IPP Intelligence Officer certification

Job description

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

Intelligence Officer - Economic Crime Team

Location(s)

Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Warrington

About the Role

Information about the Command

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. From our niche technical capabilities, to our overseas network of International Liaison Officers (ILO) and our Tasking teams, there are many component parts which contribute to the efforts of the directorate and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Information about the Business Area

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. Working closely with other departments, the NIH is at the heart of the NCA, analysing and exploiting all source intelligence to deliver opportunities which drive NCA and partner activity. The NIH continually develops the intelligence picture of SOC that impacts on the UK, so we can flex law enforcement’s collective resources against changing threats.

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. We are continuously looking for new opportunities to enhance traditional capabilities to increase the quantity and quality of available intelligence and maximise its potential for exploitation.

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. Dual Nationals, of whom one component is British, may be considered on a case by case basis. Any candidate who does not achieve DV or DV STRAP in post will be found a suitable alternative role at the same grade.

Please note : Candidates applying to Belfast Location will ONLY be appointed to the Data Fusion Team.

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.

The NIH works closely with UK and international law enforcement, intelligence and policy partners to support operational activity against the highest-harm SOC threats.

Within the NIH are several National Targeting Centres (NTCs). This campaign is focused on Economic Crime.

Please see document attached 'ECL Teams' for further information about the Economic Crime teams.

About the Role

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.

The role involves cross-source intelligence analysis, exploitation and dissemination, helping to identify opportunities for disruption and supporting both tactical and strategic responses to economic crime and wider SOC threats.

Please note, whilst the majority of the successful appointees will be appointed to The Economic Crime Team (NIH) from this campaign, there may be other opportunities within the Intelligence Command and other Directorates.

Please see document attached 'NCA Directorate - About our teams' for further information on Intelligence Command and other directorates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and Gather Intelligence – Gather, handle, store, analyse, utilise and disseminate intelligence in support of operational objectives. This includes exploiting live intelligence sources and integrating intelligence with other data and analytical products in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify and Develop Intelligence Sources – Proactively identify, assess and exploit potential intelligence sources, working with specialist teams where required to maximise intelligence opportunities.
• Intelligence Reporting and Analysis – Produce, evaluate and disseminate intelligence and analytical products that support evidential requirements and operational, tactical and strategic decision‑making.
• Briefings and Presentations – Deliver briefings, debriefings, tasking sessions and presentations, providing recommendations to support decision‑making and risk management processes using approved Agency models and methodologies.
• Tasking and Coordination – Request, support and coordinate the deployment and tasking of intelligence assets to meet operational objectives and intelligence requirements.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, prioritise and manage risks in accordance with legislation, policy and standard operating procedures, ensuring intelligence activities are conducted safely and effectively.
• Intelligence Dissemination and Stakeholder Engagement – Engage with intelligence customers, providers and stakeholders through written and verbal communication, ensuring intelligence requirements are clearly understood and effectively communicated to analytical teams and operational partners.
• Applications and Authorities – Prepare and submit applications and authorities required to conduct covert or other intelligence‑gathering activities in line with operational and legislative requirements.
• Compliance and Governance – Ensure all intelligence‑related activities are conducted in full compliance with Agency policies, procedures and relevant legislation, including the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Investigatory Powers Act (IPA).

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working within an intelligence environment, applying intelligence principles, techniques and methodologies to support operational objectives.
• Experience of identifying, developing and exploiting intelligence opportunities from a range of sources to produce actionable intelligence.
• Proven ability to assess, evaluate and interpret complex information and intelligence, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Experience of producing accurate, timely and well‑reasoned intelligence reports, assessments and briefing products for a range of audiences.
• Knowledge of intelligence‑related legislation, policies and procedures, including compliance requirements associated with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Investigatory Powers Act (IPA).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources and develop evidence‑based assessments and recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and professional intelligence products to a high standard.
• Effective verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver briefings, debriefings and recommendations to support operational decision‑making.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring intelligence requirements are understood and met.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate tasking activities and deliver work to deadlines.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk, applying sound judgement in complex and dynamic operational environments.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving and intelligence development, seeking opportunities to enhance operational outcomes.
• Maintains high levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Applies sound judgement and decision‑making when operating within legislative, policy and ethical frameworks.
• Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining knowledge of current intelligence practices, legislation and emerging threats.

On‑call working: Please note some roles will require participation in an on‑call rota. Any on‑call requirement will be determined by the operational needs of the team.

You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.

Entry Requirements: Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Intelligence Officer (IO) certification or be able to provide evidence of equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria are only used for assessment in the event of a tie break.

• Roles based in London will receive an additional London Weighting (Per Annum) of £4379
• On Call Allowance (Per Annum) £Any applicable allowance will be dependent on the team to which the successful candidate is allocated.

• On Call Allowance details: The successful candidates will be required to participate in an on‑call rota in line with operational requirements. The frequency of on‑call duties may vary and is subject to business need. Where eligible, an on‑call allowance will be payable. Rates will vary depending on the team to which the successful candidate is assigned. Further details will be provided on appointment.

Operational Role Salary Information: This role attracts a Spot Rate salary. Spot Rate offers a progressive increase in pay to reflect the skills and experience of the Officer. The starting Spot Rate for this role is SR2 £43,877. Progression to a higher Spot Rate is only achievable in post.

• All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £12,711. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the Civil Service Pension Website.
• New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.
• If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).

• Flexible working, including flexi‑time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements)
• Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits
• Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway | Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.
• Staff support groups/networks
• Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)