The posting
Job Description
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Landmark House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PF - Hybrid working
- Salary: £35,570 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Hours: 37, flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Intelligence Officer, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- Fill intelligence gaps, to apply intelligence gathering and analytical techniques to understand and interpret a wide range of information as required, from various sources, including that relating to financial intelligence, producing intelligence products in line with the appropriate methodologies, responding within and outside normal working hours, as necessary.
- Identify and develop a wide range of information sources (open and closed)
- Support and participate in the Teams collective responsibilities, including Organised Crime Group Mapping and Flagging, Police National Database (checks and direct data entry), and Serious and Organised Crime tasking (SOCT).
- Participate in operational activity – specifically in the role of intelligence collection during enforcement activities.
- Maintain detailed records for the provision of statistics as required by the Accountable Body (within legal boundaries of Data Protection law and the rules of criminal investigation).
- Prepare and present educational and promotional material in connection with duties of the post and promote the policies and initiatives of the National Intelligence function and occasionally provide training to other employees/trainees from partner agencies as / when required within relevant subject areas.
- Liaise with partners across the regulatory, statutory, voluntary and businesses sectors and Trading Standards sections, Local/Regional Intelligence Units / Officers, and Regional Investigation Teams and to ensure effective intelligence gathering and dissemination.
Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing it’s not intended to be exhaustive.
You will need
- A high standard of learning in research and/or analytical techniques, preferably qualified to degree standards or equivalent vocational/educational qualifications or experience.
- Commitment to further training to maintain/improve competencies in relevant legislative and operational areas.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to identify intelligence gaps and make informed decisions and/or recommendations based upon available intelligence and information.
- A knowledge of Consumer Protection enforcement/detriment as related to the work of Trading Standards.
- An understanding of Police national data systems, including the Police National Computer (PNC), and the Police National Database (PND).
- Working knowledge of Serious and Organised Crime, and its association to Organised Crime Group Mapping (OCGM), SOC system tasking and National Flagging
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the ‘How to apply’ section towards the bottom of this advert.
If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The National Trading Standards Intelligence Team is hosted by Suffolk County Council, one of the key objectives for National Trading Standards has been to develop intelligence led working and to support local authority trading standards services in using intelligence to help support local work and priorities. The team provides technical expertise to help identify and analyse national trends and emerging threats, informing tasking and prioritisation processes, help record, develop, and analyse intelligence, monitor trends, and identify key problems and threats, that enables targeted enforcement to be taken nationally, regionally, and locally to effectively deal with criminals. We are the single point of contact (SPoC) for all PND related enquiries, covering all of England and Wales.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Aaron Hesketh for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing [email protected].
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (Curriculum Vitae) (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at [email protected] or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 November 2026
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
