MDP PSD - Intelligence Development Officer EO Huntingdon, England
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Gather and develop intelligence for PSD Professional Standards Department (PSD) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) to produce intelligence products for the MDP PSD Investigations.
Ensure the gathering, development, and retention of intelligence in relation to individuals is justified and complies with legislation under Human Rights Act and DPA, RIPA, CPIA, as well as MOPI Guidelines. Liaise with other agencies to ensure that partnerships are developed in relation to the sharing and use of intelligence.
Review the preparation of intelligence products that will support the MDP PSD Investigation to direct resources effectively. Responsible for the management of MDP ACU staff to ensure that all intelligence and vetting in line with the Force Control Strategy.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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Provide guidance and support to ACU Administration officer
Produce intelligence products, to assist decision making, identifying and managing threat risk and harm, and ensuring compliance with national standards and relevant legislation.
Work in support of the MDP ACU Analyst in the preparation of analytical products as outlined in NIM producing intelligence reports, charts, etc to tight deadlines
Support supervisors for the delivery of Professional Standards intelligence services and functions as required to meet the intelligence demands of MDP PSD Investigations.
Support all MDP PSD ACU intelligence activity and ensure intelligence products are managed in accordance with law and policy.
Development and maintenance of intelligence relationships in MOD, as well as wider Law Enforcement and Intelligence community.
Enable collaboration with colleagues in partner agencies to share intelligence and facilitate cross-sector working practices.
Maintain awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of latest techniques and tactics, best practice, and information relevant to the role.
Complete all mandatory training for role (internal/external).
The post may include occasional working away from home duty station.
The post holder will undertake other research type duties such as support to major enquiries as required by Hd PSD
Person specification
Self motivated, confident and able to work on own initiative
Good interpersonal skills
The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload with the minimum of supervision as part of a small team
High levels of general computer literacy in relation to Microsoft applications and database applications
The post holder must be able to communicate with people at all levels and a high level of confidentiality is required. Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to quality assure intelligence products and negotiate with and influence senior managers based on data and analytical outcomes.
Able to engage a variety of audiences through a range of media to inform and/or persuade.
Able to undertake resource planning to deliver effective outcomes and ensure operational effectiveness within the resources allocated.
Able to seek out and identify a range of information to identify patterns, trends and options, to solve multifaceted and complex problems.
To be able to work as part of a team with limited supervision.
Skilled in monitoring performance, assessing progress, identifying emerging risks, issues and opportunities, and taking corrective steps as required to ensure that the right results are achieved.
Able to develop trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders to collaborate and ensure that their needs and concerns are fully understood and responded to in an appropriate way.
Candidate must have either analytical or intelligence experience or qualification.
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Post holder will be vetted to UKSV SC and Police Management Vetting
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Must always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity regarding all information gained whilst in post.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
25 days leave pa. Rising to 30 days pa at a rate of 1 day per year.
Access to facilities at RAF Wyton
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six month probation period.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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Online application process including CV & Personal Statement (Maximum of 500 words). Followed by sift for interview carried out by PSD member and an independent. Applicants who attend interview will be questioned on Technical Skills. Successful applicant will be chosen from interview, subject to passing required police and security vetting.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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