Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Landmark House, Ipswich IP1 5PB - Hybrid
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Intelligence Officer, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Identifying intelligence gaps and applying intelligence-gathering and analytical techniques to interpret information from a wide range of sources, including financial intelligence.
• Producing high-quality intelligence products in line with agreed methodologies, including tactical intelligence where required.
• Developing and maintaining a broad range of open and closed intelligence sources.
• Supporting the team’s collective responsibilities, including Organised Crime Group Mapping and Flagging, Police National Database checks and data entry, and Serious and Organised Crime tasking.
• Participating in operational activity, including intelligence collection during enforcement activity.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records to support statistical reporting, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and criminal investigation requirements.
• Preparing and presenting educational and promotional materials, and occasionally delivering training to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Liaising effectively with partners across regulatory, statutory, voluntary and business sectors, including Trading Standards services, Local and Regional Intelligence Units, and Regional Investigation Teams.

You will need

• A high standard of learning in research and/or analytical techniques, ideally supported by a degree or equivalent vocational qualification, or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to identify intelligence gaps and make informed decisions or recommendations.
• Knowledge of consumer protection enforcement and detriment, particularly in relation to Trading Standards activity.
• An understanding of police national data systems, including the Police National Computer (PNC) and Police National Database (PND).
• Working knowledge of serious and organised crime, including Organised Crime Group Mapping, SOC system tasking and national flagging processes.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining competence in relevant legislative and operational areas.

You can view a full list of requirements in the  Job and Person Profile (Word) 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

The National Trading Standards Intelligence Team, hosted by Suffolk County Council, plays a central role in developing and promoting intelligence-led working across local authority Trading Standards services. The team provides specialist expertise to identify and analyse national trends and emerging threats, supporting tasking and prioritisation at national, regional and local levels.

We help record, develop and analyse intelligence, monitor trends, and identify key risks and threats to enable targeted enforcement against criminal activity. The team also acts as the single point of contact for all Police National Database–related enquiries across England and Wales.

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 Aaron Hesketh for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing aaron.hesketh@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

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.

For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences, so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately, your application may not be progressed.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at  recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or  03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pagesIf you're invited to the next stage, you’ll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 7 April 2026.

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)