Lead Intelligence Analyst NPQQ

Position: Lead Intelligence Analyst NP1 08QQ
Lead Intelligence Analyst - Newport NP1 08QQ About the job
Job summary
Lead Intelligence Analyst
The successful candidate will work in partnership with our current Lead Intelligence Analysts, managing the development of strategic, tactical and operational criminal intelligence insight.
With proven technical experience of intelligence analysis, the post holder will;

• Drive innovative use of specialist software including i2, CDR, and OSINT packages
• Support the development and delivery of effective training to intelligence analysts, maximising returns in support of strategic priorities
• Build connections across the national intelligence analysis community to ensure the IPO is using the latest techniques, tools, tactics, and best practice

Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office .
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
The IPO holds a visa sponsor licence however; this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Candidates will therefore need to have an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.
While this role is initially offered on a 12 month fixed-term basis, there may be potential for it to become permanent in the future, subject to business requirements.
Those wishing to apply on a secondment basis must ensure they have the permission of their employer.
Job description
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:

• Coach and empower the intelligence analysis team to maximise the use of specialist analytical software
• Provide quality assurance of the IPO's intelligence products against national standards such as those laid out by the College of Policing and the Cabinet Office Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA).
• Provide analytical advice, guidance, and support to the Intelligence and Law Enforcement Team, and build a co-operative, problem solving approach across the directorate.
• Engage with key stakeholders across the IPO and with external partners to consult on the commissioning of (and feedback on) collaborative analytical products.
• Ensure the IPO's intelligence analysis products are informed, robust, and evidence based, and are contributing to the delivery of the directorate's strategy
• As a senior manager within the Intelligence Hub, collaborate on the overall effective running of the Hub, supporting the Head of Intelligence Analysis and other leaders across the directorate.

Person specification
Essential criteria
1.NIAT, NIAM, DIAM, NAP or equivalent in Intelligence Analysis
AND
2 College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme certification as a Senior Intelligence Analyst
AND

• Experience in coaching analysts in the use of specialist operational intelligence analysis systems.
• Experience in analysing and explaining large and complex analysis to non-technical senior managers.
• Experience in delivering a significant body of intelligence analysis in an intelligence, law enforcement, regulatory framework or similar environment.

How to Apply
500 word Personal Statement

• Use this to explain why you're suitable for the role .
• Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement.

Behaviours
Provide one 250-word example for each of the following Behaviour headings;
Changing and Improving

• Clearly explain the reasons for change to colleagues and how to implement them, supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to change.
• Use technology where possible to increase efficiency.

Working Together

• E ncourage joined up teamwork within your own team and across other groups
• Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Collaborate with these to share information, resources and support

If you require job-specific information, please contact
Name:
Eve Alexander
Email:
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes 13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave
• Family…