Overview
The Regional Intelligence Officer sits within the intelligence function with the Regional Intelligence Analyst. The team implements and supports the National Trading Standards Intelligence Operating Model locally, regionally and nationally. Based in Middlesbrough, the intelligence function works closely with the North‑East Regional Investigations Team.
The role involves engagement with agencies such as the Police, HMRC, Border Force, the Food Standards Agency and Local Authority Trading Standards Services across all regions of Great Britain. It is overseen by both the regional and national taking groups and involves the management and use of intelligence, creation of tactical and strategic intelligence products, and regular reporting to partner agencies and funders.
The role is currently split into two part‑time posts (18.5 hours a week). The incumbent will work closely with the other person covering the position to ensure a smooth transition of duties, attend meetings and events throughout the North‑East and Great Britain as needed for development and promotion of the Regional Intelligence function.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
* We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic self‑starter, with good research and analytical skills, together with an understanding of how intelligence is managed and used in an enforcement function.
* A good understanding of Microsoft packages (particularly Excel) is a prerequisite with a major part of the role being the collation and manipulation of large data sets.
* An understanding of Trading Standards legislation / processes would be an advantage but is not essential.
* Applicants will also need good problem‑solving skills together with an ability to form and maintain relationships with partners but particularly those vital to the working of the Trading Standards Operating Model.
The North‑East Trading Standards Association is a partnership of the 12 Local Authority Trading Standards Services within the North‑East of England. As part of its role, it oversees a Regional Intelligence Function aimed at co‑ordinating criminal intelligence work across the area.
Benefits and Rewards
We offer a very attractive range of Employee Benefits and Rewards including
* Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
* Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
* Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
* Access to our employee health and well‑being platform, which includes a range of staff benefits, including spreading the cost of home and electronics, a bike shop, a car scheme, a gym membership and lifestyle savings
* A range of Staff Network groups
For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards
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