Overview
Job Opportunity: Intelligence Analyst – Online Consumer Protection
Location: County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE
Contract: 13 October 2025 – 31 March 2026
Hours: 37 per week | Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
Pay: £17.85 PAYE | £22.33 Umbrella/Ltd
North Yorkshire Council is seeking a detail-driven Intelligence Analyst to join its nationally recognised eCrime team. This role is central to protecting consumers from online harm—whether it’s counterfeit goods, illicit tobacco, or large-scale fraud.
About the Role: You’ll support the Disruptions Team Leader by conducting online and open-source research to identify harmful content, compiling intelligence logs, and producing actionable intelligence products. You’ll collaborate with trading standards teams across England and Wales, and external partners including the Police and HMRC.
Responsibilities
* Detect and research online threats and harmful platforms
* Develop intelligence logs and reports to support enforcement
* Analyse data from multiple sources and probe for deeper insights
* Communicate findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders
* Contribute to national efforts to disrupt digital consumer harm
Ideal Candidate
* Intermediate-level experience in data analysis, evidence use, and research
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Background in intelligence development or investigative analysis
* Experience in open-source research (advantageous)
* Passionate about consumer protection and digital safety
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