Intelligence Research Officer

This role is about conducting proactive intelligence research and producing a range of intelligence products that identify threats and risks and being capable of briefing key stakeholders to elevate issues. You will be part of the Intelligence Team, working closely with other operational colleagues, collating and developing evolving intelligence and delivering an intelligence led approach to the Commission's work. The team:
The Intelligence Research Officer role is a vital role within the Intelligence Team. As an Intelligence Research Officer, you will carry out proactive research to help tackle illegal gambling markets and identify risks and threats. You will also support Financial Intelligence Officers, Senior Intelligence Officers and Intelligence Analysts with research in their specialised areas of work as well as other parts of Operations such as Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement.

The intelligence team is a great place to work with a really friendly team environment.

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 29 days after two years' service (pro rata)
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
• Flexible working & family friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people focused culture

• Conduct reactive intelligence checks through open source and covert research using multiple data sets and sources of information.
• Interpret information and intelligence, create intelligence logs whilst maintaining databases and intelligence records.
• Conduct horizon scanning for emerging threats, contributing to strategic, thematic and tactical products by presenting information in line with the policies and procedures of the Commission.
• Maintain an overview of the whole team's work and supporting them with requests for intelligence products and research against different threats.
• Participate in project work as directed and be prepared to respond to taking on tasks from other parts of the business to support Regulatory delivery.
• Build effective and collaborative relationships and communicate with external customers and internal colleagues to ensure that targets and deadlines are met.
• Handle and process sensitive sources of intelligence, ensuring it's confidentiality, correct recording and dissemination is always safeguarded.
• Highly flexible and motivated to work on a variety of simultaneous research tasks with the ability to contribute to urgent taskings or work on wider operations projects as directed.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager.

• Ability to analyse information and identify risks, escalating as appropriate with minimal supervision
• Good understanding of the National Intelligence Model principles
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the Commission
• Demonstrate effective planning and organisation skills with the ability to recognise and manage priorities.

• Previous experience of working in an intelligence environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation including Data Protection Act, GDPR and Humans Rights Act
• Proven analytical skills with ability to summarise and communicate complex information and identify key points.

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry. We're proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).

This prestigious award recognized the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration.