Directorate: Assurance & Public Protection
Contract Type: 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: 36
Salary: £35,448 - £38,934
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight 1st Aug 2025
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.
About the role
As an Intelligence Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime across Barnet. Working closely with the Community Safety Team (CST) and Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT), you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and disseminating intelligence and data to support enforcement and community safety initiatives.
You will manage intelligence-related duties, contribute to performance monitoring, and ensure compliance with legislation such as the Data Protection Act and Human Rights Act. Your work will support a wide range of activities, from environmental crime and anti-social behaviour to fraud investigations and strategic planning. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
About you
- You have proven administrative experience and are confident handling confidential and sensitive information in a secure and professional manner.
- You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and can quickly learn new software systems.
- You have strong analytical skills and can interpret complex information to support evidence-based decision-making.
- You are politically aware and able to manage interactions with senior officers and elected Members with professionalism and discretion.
- You are experienced in working collaboratively within teams and multi-agency partnerships to achieve positive outcomes.
- You are able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences, including the public, senior management, and external partners.
- You are confident in providing accurate advice and guidance to service users and stakeholders.
- You are committed to delivering high standards of customer care and service excellence.
- You are adaptable, solution-focused, and contribute positively to a collaborative and open team culture.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact
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To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
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