Salary Range £ 25,923 - £27,779
Location Hybrid (WFH / SportPark, Loughborough)
Type of contract Full-time (36 hours per week), 6 months FTC
Closing Date 23:59pm on Thursday, 28th of May
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us.
We’re looking to recruit an Intelligence Researcher, joining the operations directorate to play an active role in developing a first-tier research summary for any new intelligence received into the unit.
Our purpose
To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.
Our values:
Integrity – We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Collaboration – We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.
Excellence – We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.
Passion – We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.
You will undertake a variety of duties, including data entry and developing a first-tier research summary for any new intelligence received into the unit, using a variety of information sources.
Gather information from a range of sources to understand situations, ensuring it is reliable and accurate
Provide research support to the analysts
Assess intelligence reports in a timely manner
Use information sources and OSINT to develop new intelligence received into the Intelligence and Investigations unit
Creating information forms, accurate intelligence reports and timely information requests
Promote and support the flow of information from within UKAD, particularly the Protect Your Sport project
To prepare and deliver intelligence research briefings to other UKAD teams and partner agencies such as law enforcement
To develop and maintain sport specific research cases delivering against KPIs set by the Senior Intelligence Coordinator
Work with team members to enhance the I&I research function by identifying new tools and methodology proposing new projects and changes as appropriate
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
Essential
Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
Experience of open-source intelligence gathering (OSINT) including social media platforms
Proven capability to plan and carry out activities in an orderly and well- structured way, working within appropriate policy and procedures
Experience of communicating and presenting to a variety of levels of seniority and backgrounds (internal and external)
Desirable
Experience of working in an intelligence or equivalent environment, with an ability to recognise, gather and develop intelligence product
Experience of analytical tools such as i2
Good awareness of the National Intelligence Model and the associated processes
Good awareness of the Freedom of Information Act, GDPR and the Data Protection Act
Accuracy and good attention to detail
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 achievement of goals
Demonstrable critical and creative thinking skills
Our values are at the heart of what we do, so if they align with you and you’re up for the fight against doping in sport, please complete the online application.
Deadline for Applications is 11:59pm on 28 May 2026. Interviews will take place on during the week commencing 8 June 2026.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we may close the advert earlier than planned. If this role feels like a great fit for you, we’d be thrilled to receive your application sooner rather than later.
We are a disability confident employer and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
If you meet the definition of ‘being a disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme and will have the opportunity let us know as part of your application.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
As an organisation working across the sports sector, we value a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences. This diversity helps us understand the communities we support, strengthen our work, and create an inclusive environment for everyone.
We warmly encourage applications from women, individuals with diverse abilities, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Recruitment is always based on merit, skills and experience.
We welcome the use of artificial intelligence as a supportive tool when preparing your application. To help us understand your strengths, please make sure all examples and statements you provide are honest, accurate, and based on your own experiences.
If we identify content that has been copied or created by others and presented as your own, your application may be withdrawn. For internal applicants, this may also lead to the usual organisational procedures.
Please note that UK Anti-Doping are currently unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
UK Anti-Doping protects the right to right to enjoy doping-free sport
UKAD is the national organisation dedicated to protecting a culture of clean sport. Every day, we are raising awareness of the issues through our extensive education and testing programme. As well as helping athletes to understand and follow the rules, we also prosecute offenders.
Ultimately, we are working for everyone who loves sport – whether competing, training or spectating. Together, we’re creating a level-playing field where all athletes know they can compete fairly and in the true spirit of sport.
As a leading National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), UK Anti-Doping is responsible for:
- delivering robust testing programmes across more than 40 Olympic, Paralympic and professional sports
- informing and educating athletes, coaches and support personnel about their role and responsibilities towards anti-doping
- undertaking scientific research to identify new and emerging threats of doping
- gathering intelligence to support the fight against doping in sport
- results management authority for the determination of anti-doping rule violations
- playing an integral role in inspiring future generations of athletes to compete in clean sport.
Find out more at www.ukad.org.uk.
