Intelligence Officer - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd is recruiting an Intelligence Officer in Birmingham to research, evaluate and enhance intelligence products, de-conflict sources, and inform client tasking processes. The role requires working within a secure environment and maintaining data integrity across multiple intelligence systems.

You will develop intelligence products, identify gaps, and collaborate with partner agencies while adhering to RIPA, MOPI, GDPR and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of intelligence systems and processes.
• Knowledge of RIPA 2000.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse communities served by the team.
• Initiative and innovation in developing intelligence products.
• Knowledge of covert policing techniques.
• Ability to undertake sensitive enquiries with limited supervision while maintaining integrity.
• Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and NPCC Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MOPI).
• Knowledge of police systems, current legislation and procedures (e.g. GDPR, Human Rights Act, CPIA).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision while remaining team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, develop and enhance scoping products based on operational priorities.
• Gather and de-conflict intelligence from multiple sources to inform tasking.
• Identify intelligence gaps and set requirements.
• Work in a secure environment as part of a professional team.
• Manage information to keep it up to date and accurate.
• Utilise Open Source capabilities to enhance intelligence products.
• Handle covert material in line with policy and process.
• Prepare and maintain RIPA and IPA applications.
• Review covert material and maintain high integrity.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and stakeholders for efficient relationships.
• Maintain high computer literacy across systems and digital tools.
• Communicate effectively to deliver quality intelligence.
• Support the Intelligence Professionalisation programme and NOS accreditation.
• Assist RIU on-call function.

Skills

RIPA 2000

Intelligence systems

Communication skills

Integrity

Initiative

Covert policing

NIM/MOPI

GDPR/Human Rights Act

Job description

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 based on 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

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us