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Regional Intelligence Support Officer
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £26,421 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2024 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP1 5PF |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16275 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council – Landmark House, Ipswich IP1 5PB
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
When you join the Suffolk Trading Standards Team as our Regional Intelligence Support Officer, we will support your development from the start. We’ll help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. If you are motivated and passionate about using Intelligence to support the work of Trading Standards across the Eastern Region, there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- liaise with partner agencies, organise and provide support for regional meetings and be responsible for producing a regular regional intelligence update on key intelligence issues across the Region
- support the Regional Intelligence Officer and all Local Intelligence Liaison officers within the Eastern Region and maintain close links with local, regional and national intelligence networks
- research data and produce high quality intelligence reports, including statistics and information packages and conduct research of intelligence and complaint management systems as required
- carry out Police National Computer (PNC) checks and data protection enquiries as required and be able to disseminate the information appropriately and in accordance with required protocols and legislation
- create and sanitise intelligence logs onto the Intelligence Database and provide feedback and training to officers as required, including recommendations for areas of improvement.
You will need
- good communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to be able to use appropriate vocabulary for a range of target audiences
- proven ability to conduct research and interpret complex data to produce quality intelligence packages in an understandable form
- to be able to work independently, using your own initiative and be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet deadlines
- good working knowledge of intelligence principles, as well as a willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of intelligence.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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
Trading Standards is a law enforcement service, working in Local Authorities, enforcing a wide range of laws covering areas including food safety, fraud, animal health, safety of products, underage sales, and illicit tobacco and vapes, as well as protecting vulnerable consumers from doorstep rogue traders and scams.
National Trading Standards provides funding for each Regional Trading Standards Group. You will be based in Suffolk, but you will have the opportunity to work with officers across the East of England Trading Standards Association. This covers ten very different and diverse Local Authorities, from Norfolk down to Thurrock and from Suffolk across to Hertfordshire.
You will work closely with our Regional Intelligence Officer, providing Intelligence Support to the whole region; joining up the intelligence gaps to help enforce legislation and protect consumers.
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 Mary Strang (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260659 or emailing mary.strang@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
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.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 September 2024.
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
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).
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
When you join the Suffolk Trading Standards Team as our Regional Intelligence Support Officer, we will support your development from the start. We’ll help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. If you are motivated and passionate about using Intelligence to support the work of Trading Standards across the Eastern Region, there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- liaise with partner agencies, organise and provide support for regional meetings and be responsible for producing a regular regional intelligence update on key intelligence issues across the Region
- support the Regional Intelligence Officer and all Local Intelligence Liaison officers within the Eastern Region and maintain close links with local, regional and national intelligence networks
- research data and produce high quality intelligence reports, including statistics and information packages and conduct research of intelligence and complaint management systems as required
- carry out Police National Computer (PNC) checks and data protection enquiries as required and be able to disseminate the information appropriately and in accordance with required protocols and legislation
- create and sanitise intelligence logs onto the Intelligence Database and provide feedback and training to officers as required, including recommendations for areas of improvement.
You will need
- good communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to be able to use appropriate vocabulary for a range of target audiences
- proven ability to conduct research and interpret complex data to produce quality intelligence packages in an understandable form
- to be able to work independently, using your own initiative and be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet deadlines
- good working knowledge of intelligence principles, as well as a willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of intelligence.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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
Trading Standards is a law enforcement service, working in Local Authorities, enforcing a wide range of laws covering areas including food safety, fraud, animal health, safety of products, underage sales, and illicit tobacco and vapes, as well as protecting vulnerable consumers from doorstep rogue traders and scams.
National Trading Standards provides funding for each Regional Trading Standards Group. You will be based in Suffolk, but you will have the opportunity to work with officers across the East of England Trading Standards Association. This covers ten very different and diverse Local Authorities, from Norfolk down to Thurrock and from Suffolk across to Hertfordshire.
You will work closely with our Regional Intelligence Officer, providing Intelligence Support to the whole region; joining up the intelligence gaps to help enforce legislation and protect consumers.
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 Mary Strang (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 01473 260659 or emailing mary.strang@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
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.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 15 September 2024.
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
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).