Overview
For roles based in London, your contractual place of work will be Stratford. While the Stratford site is expected to become operational from November 2025 to March 2026, you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall or another reasonable location on a temporary basis during the interim period. Please note that, as Stratford will be your contractual place of work, any subsequent move from a temporary location will not entitle you to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.
Seriously and organised crime (SOC) is estimated to cost the UK economy over £37 billion every year. We collect, record and enhance intelligence to build a picture of SOC, sharing this with partners in the UK and abroad. 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.
As an experienced Intelligence Officer, your role will be to collect, evaluate, develop and exploit intelligence in support of the NCA's mission. You will undertake intelligence development work on projects and operations to contribute to the National Strategic Assessment, Annual Plan, National Intelligence Requirements and National Control Strategy to drive business and aid the fight to cut serious and organised crime (SOC). You will be carrying out cross-source data exploitation, delivery and dissemination of intelligence relating to SOC. Your work will play a key role in supporting activity to combat SOC, both tactically and strategically.
Responsibilities
* Research and Gather Intelligence - Conduct the gathering, handling, storage, utilisation and dissemination of intelligence in support of operational objectives, including exploitation of live intelligence sources and fusion with other data and analytical products, in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
* Identify Intelligence Sources - Proactively identify and exploit potential intelligence sources, in collaboration with specialist teams where necessary.
* Report on Intelligence and Analytical Outputs - Produce and disseminate appropriate and relevant intelligence and analytical outputs, e.g. products for evidential or intelligence purposes or to inform operational, tactical or strategic decision making.
* Conduct Briefings - Conduct briefings, debriefings, tasking and presentations, making recommendations to support the decision making and risk management process, using Agency-proscribed models as appropriate.
* Tasking - Request, support and/or coordinate the tasking of intelligence assets.
* Risk Management - Identify, prioritise and manage risk in accordance with legislation, policy and standard operating procedures.
* Compliance - Ensure that all activities are conducted in full compliance with Agency policy and all relevant legislation (e.g. CPIA, IPA).
* Intelligence Dissemination - Interact with customers and providers of intelligence through verbal and written dissemination or briefings, ensuring thorough understanding of intelligence requirements and effective communication of these to analytic teams and/or other stakeholders.
* Applications - Draft and submit applications as required to carry out covert and other activity for the purpose of intelligence gathering.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Security Vetting - To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role and achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post. Some applicants may also be required to achieve DV STRAP, 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.
* IT and Data - Proficient in Microsoft Office (or equivalent), with good Excel skills relating to analysing data, information and statistics from a wide range of sources. Able to carry out research/gather intelligence from a wide range of sources in support of operational, tactical and strategic objectives, deploying on operations as appropriate. Able to identify and exploit potential intelligence sources. Able to assess information, conduct analysis and present results. Able to evaluate information to determine its utility and application.
* Intelligence Skills - Knowledge of intelligence collection methods and techniques; understanding of the use of intelligence and evidence by law enforcement agencies; ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence and/or national security; knowledge of data management within law enforcement, defence and/or national security; information management and data integrity issues.
* IPP/Experience - Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) Intelligence Officer certification or evidence of equivalent experience. Non-Certified Route: you may be a Non-certificated IPP Intelligence Officer working towards the certificate or have equivalent experience. All candidates that pass the interview stage will be required to sit the Experienced Officer Knowledge Check (EOKC). This forms part of the selection process and is mandatory.
* Delivering at Pace - You will be assessed on behaviours, experience and technical skills, including experience of researching, gathering, evaluating and structuring intelligence in law enforcement, defence and/or national security and the ability to utilise a range of techniques, tools and resources to achieve this.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Salary: £42,270 with the National Crime Agency contributing £12,245 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. The total pension and benefits package is described on the Civil Service Pension Website.
* Leave and flexible working: 26 days annual leave rising to 31 after 5 years, plus 8 bank holidays. Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing; family-friendly policies; development opportunities.
* Other benefits: cycle to work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts, and access to various staff networks and discounts via Reward Gateway, Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes. Details available on the NCA website.
* Security and vetting: Baseline checks and required security clearances as described above.
* Application process: Visit the NCA Recruitment Portal for full advert details and to apply.
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