6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* As an Intelligence Analyst, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in identifying, researching, and disrupting online harm, including counterfeit goods, illicit tobacco, and large-scale fraud.
* You will conduct online and open-source research to detect potentially harmful content and develop intelligence logs and products.
* The role involves close collaboration with trading standards teams, law enforcement, and other external partners to protect consumers and tackle online crime effectively.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Conduct detailed online and open-source research to identify harmful websites, platforms, and activities.
* Develop and maintain intelligence logs, reports, and products to support disruption activities.
* Collaborate with internal trading standards teams and external partners such as Police and HMRC to share intelligence and coordinate actions.
* Analyse diverse data sources to uncover patterns, trends, and risks related to online harm.
* Provide clear, accurate, and timely intelligence briefings to team leaders and stakeholders.
* Support forensic analysis through the Digital Evidence Unit by providing relevant intelligence insights.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of online crime trends and investigative techniques.
* Assist in building capacity within teams to improve online investigative capabilities.
Skills/Experience:
* Proven experience in intelligence research and analysis, ideally within law enforcement, trading standards, or a related field.
* Strong ability to analyse and interpret information from multiple sources, including open-source platforms.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce clear intelligence reports and briefings.
* Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and external partners.
* Enthusiasm for protecting consumers and tackling online harm.
* Familiarity with digital forensics or online open-source research is advantageous.
* Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and securely.
Additional Information:
* Full-time role: 37 hours (08:30 - 17:00).