Intelligence Researcher – UKAD

Job Description
Job purpose
To undertake a variety of duties, including data entry and developing a first-tier research summary for a new intelligence received into the unit, using a variety of sources.
To work as a team with the rest of the intelligence unit to collate information and to provide intelligence research and analytical support to ongoing operations.
Collaborate with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisational objectives
Gather information from a range of sources to understand situations, ensuring it is reliable and accurate
Actively contribute within meetings in a clear, concise and relevant manner
Provide research to support the analysts
Assess intelligence reports in a timely manner
Use information sources e.g. ADAMS,192.com and open sources to develop new intelligence received into the unit and create new entities in the Intelligence Database
Creating information forms, accurate Intelligence Reports and timely information requests
Produce research profiles
Identify intelligence gaps and emerging problems from development work
Promote and support the flow of information from within UKAD, including Doping Control Personnel
Maintain internal relationships to ensure two-way information sharing at an operational level
Comply with internal guidance and data sharing protocols in relation to the collection, recording, evaluation, sharing, review, retention and disposal of information
Complete and manage projects as instructed by the Intelligence Coordinator
Liaise with external agencies to assist with both proactive and reactive investigations
Generate intelligence products using research techniques and analytical software to assist with investigations
Contribute to the preparation of cases for possible Anti-Doping Rule Violation proceedings and any investigations conducted on behalf of UKAD
Person specification

Qualifications/experience/knowledge
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Previous experience of working in an intelligence environment, gathering and developing intelligence
Experience and working knowledge of intelligence research techniques and analytical tools and methods, with a focus on social media and open source
Familiarity with the National Intelligence Model and the associated processes
Previous attendance at a police accredited Intelligence researcher course (or equivalent)
Proven capability to plan and carry out activities in an orderly and well- structured way, working within appropriate policy and procedures
Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act
Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds both internally and externally to UKAD
Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
Skills
Accuracy and good attention to detail is essential
Excellent IT skills, including full competence in the use of MS Office
Participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Demonstrable critical and creative thinking abilities
Desirable to have analytical training and skillset
Staff Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and accrue one days annual leave for every year of service, up to 30 days
Two days paid Sports Leave and one day paid Volunteer Leave per annual leave year
Christmas closure, between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Interest free Season Ticket Loan
Healthy Lifestyle Benefit
Flexible Start and Finish times (start between 08:00 – 10:00 finish between 16:15 – 18:15)
One working from home day per week after successful completion of probationary period
Eye care Vouchers
Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with four per cent pension allowance on top of your basic salary.

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