Apprentice Intelligence Analyst
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,404 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP1 5PF |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 19335 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council – Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PF - Hybrid
- £24,404 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term Apprenticeship (Up to 2 years)
A great opportunity to join the National Trading Standards Intelligence Team hosted by Suffolk County Council as an apprentice, undertaking a Level 4 Intelligence Analyst apprenticeship, working from Landmark House.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- be part of a small intelligence team that will conduct research on multiple data sets to enhance the intelligence picture across the trading standards landscape to assist in investigations of Trading Standards priority areas
- be responsible for horizon scanning for issues/crimes that may impact consumers nationally, regionally, and locally and record these on a case management system
- work alongside members of the team to achieve the learning objectives in the apprenticeship as well as carry out small projects and tasks to assist your learning and the teams’ investigations by providing effective support to drive forward the work of the National Trading Standards Intelligence Team
- assist the National Trading Standards Team with their tactical and strategic intelligence products and investigations to support the wider trading standards intelligence network.
Your apprenticeship
- Level 4 Intelligence Analyst
- Apprenticeship Duration = 2 years (18 months formal tuition. Additional 6 months for induction and end point assessment period)
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.
During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in these materials, Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (pagetiger.com). They hold a range of information. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification.
Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need
- The ability to work both with in a small team and under your own guidance with good time management skills.
- Be a good communicator and engage with team mates to enhance knowledge and share ideas and have a positive outlook to your work.
- You will need basic IT skills with the ability to learn on the job and undertake additional training when required.
- An understanding of intelligence and research would be advantageous and some knowledge of open and closed sources of information and how it must be handled.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
About 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.
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Aaron Hesketh by emailing aaron.hesketh@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 2 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
2. Provide an example of when you maintained a positive attitude during a particularly challenging period at work or in education. How did this influence those around you?
3. Provide an example of when you've had to research information from multiple sources to complete a task. How did you ensure the information was reliable and accurate?
Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
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 would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us by calling 03456 014412 or emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 24 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing, 7 July 2025
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. Police vetting will be required for relevant post.
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).
- £24,404 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term Apprenticeship (Up to 2 years)
A great opportunity to join the National Trading Standards Intelligence Team hosted by Suffolk County Council as an apprentice, undertaking a Level 4 Intelligence Analyst apprenticeship, working from Landmark House.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- be part of a small intelligence team that will conduct research on multiple data sets to enhance the intelligence picture across the trading standards landscape to assist in investigations of Trading Standards priority areas
- be responsible for horizon scanning for issues/crimes that may impact consumers nationally, regionally, and locally and record these on a case management system
- work alongside members of the team to achieve the learning objectives in the apprenticeship as well as carry out small projects and tasks to assist your learning and the teams’ investigations by providing effective support to drive forward the work of the National Trading Standards Intelligence Team
- assist the National Trading Standards Team with their tactical and strategic intelligence products and investigations to support the wider trading standards intelligence network.
Your apprenticeship
- Level 4 Intelligence Analyst
- Apprenticeship Duration = 2 years (18 months formal tuition. Additional 6 months for induction and end point assessment period)
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level.
During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in these materials, Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (pagetiger.com). They hold a range of information. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification.
Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need
- The ability to work both with in a small team and under your own guidance with good time management skills.
- Be a good communicator and engage with team mates to enhance knowledge and share ideas and have a positive outlook to your work.
- You will need basic IT skills with the ability to learn on the job and undertake additional training when required.
- An understanding of intelligence and research would be advantageous and some knowledge of open and closed sources of information and how it must be handled.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
About 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.
For more information
For an informal discussion, please contact Aaron Hesketh by emailing aaron.hesketh@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 2 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship?
2. Provide an example of when you maintained a positive attitude during a particularly challenging period at work or in education. How did this influence those around you?
3. Provide an example of when you've had to research information from multiple sources to complete a task. How did you ensure the information was reliable and accurate?
Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
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 would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us by calling 03456 014412 or emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 24 June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing, 7 July 2025
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. Police vetting will be required for relevant post.
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).
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