Senior Officer - Intelligence

Job Description

Senior Officer - IntelligenceBirmingham, West Midlands (with hybrid working)About UsSet up under the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission is committed to safeguarding the public against any detrimental impact brought about by gambling. We do this by keeping crime out, protecting children and vulnerable people and ensuring the commercialgambling industry is run fairly and openly. We work with the legal system, the public health system, community groups and the industry itself to understand how we can protect the interests of as many people as possible, as effectively as possible.We are currently looking for a Senior Officer - Intelligence to join our team in Birmingham where you will be responsible for recording and analysing intelligence, identifying risk and escalating issues which contribute to raising regulatory standards, protectingconsumers from gambling harm and keeping crime out of gambling. You will be key to delivering an intelligence led approach to the Commissions work, often holding the jigsaw piece of information that leads to operational casework or disruption tactics againstillegal gambling activity.The Benefits- Salary of c£32,897 per annum- Civil service pension, with an employer contribution rate of 27.1%- Flexible working- Hybrid working, specific guidelines are to be agreed with line manager- 26 days holiday and option to buy up to five days extra annual leaveJoining us means joining a dynamic, high-profile sector and being at the cutting edge of regulation, where the work you do has a real impact on peoples lives.It also means joining an organisation that is inclusive, that respects work-life balance and is completely dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential. Whether thats through flexible working, really understanding how you work best or exposing youto real opportunities to challenge yourself, if youre passionate about making your mark on the industry and on society, then we will help you do that.Your RoleThis role will require identifying, assessing and prioritising risk, ensuring that intelligence is recorded, retained and destroyed in line with Disclosure and DPA requirements. You will ensure dissemination of intelligence and personal data is conducted inline with National intelligence Model and GDPR requirements.Your role will also involve:- Attending and providing briefings to internal and external stakeholders, promoting sharing of information and intelligence which facilitates collaborative working.- Demonstrating a highly motivated and proactive approach which leads to the development of valuable intelligence products capable of informing and driving the Intelligence Team and wider Commissions priorities.- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, key law enforcement and regulatory partners, establishing, and exploiting information and intelligence sharing gateways, both domestic and international.- Working closely with the analytical workstream to ensure a cohesive workflow for intelligence development.- Responding to tasks from other parts of the business to support priority projects or casework delivery. This could involve directing sanctions research to prevent criminal or terrorist finances from entering the licensed market or liaising with our EnforcementTeam to provide recommendations on joint initiatives to tackle online illegal gambling websites.About You- Fully conversant with the National Intelligence Model and the legal frameworks for investigations including RIPA, DPA, GDPR and FOI, etc.- Proven analytical skills with ability to summarise and communicate complex information and identify key points. Escalating as appropriate with minimal supervision.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the Commission.- Attend and provide briefings to internal and external stakeholders, promoting sharing of information and intelligence which facilitates collaborative working.- You will demonstrate effective planning and organisation skills with the ability to recognise and manage priorities.Previous experience of working in a regulatory environment would be desirable.The closing date for this role is 15th January 2023.PLEASE NOTE: incomplete applications will be discounted from short-listing. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.As the regulator of the National Lottery, there are some roles within the Commission that are prohibited from playing the National Lottery. This does not affect your family playing. We will let you know at interview if the role you have applied for is on theProhibited List.Other organisations may call this role Senior Risk Officer, Senior Intelligence Officer, Senior Legal Officer, or Senior Information Officer. So, if youre seeking your next opportunity as a Senior Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.