Intelligence Analyst

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary 22.33
LocationYork YO1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Environment & Resources
ReferenceRQ1612913

Job description

6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• As an Intelligence Analyst, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in identifying, researching, and disrupting online harm, including counterfeit goods, illicit tobacco, and large-scale fraud.
• You will conduct online and open-source research to detect potentially harmful content and develop intelligence logs and products.
• The role involves close collaboration with trading standards teams, law enforcement, and other external partners to protect consumers and tackle online crime effectively.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Conduct detailed online and open-source research to identify harmful websites, platforms, and activities.
• Develop and maintain intelligence logs, reports, and products to support disruption activities.
• Collaborate with internal trading standards teams and external partners such as Police and HMRC to share intelligence and coordinate actions.
• Analyse diverse data sources to uncover patterns, trends, and risks related to online harm.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely intelligence briefings to team leaders and stakeholders.
• Support forensic analysis through the Digital Evidence Unit by providing relevant intelligence insights.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of online crime trends and investigative techniques.
• Assist in building capacity within teams to improve online investigative capabilities.

Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in intelligence research and analysis, ideally within law enforcement, trading standards, or a related field.
• Strong ability to analyse and interpret information from multiple sources, including open-source platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to produce clear intelligence reports and briefings.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple agencies and external partners.
• Enthusiasm for protecting consumers and tackling online harm.
• Familiarity with digital forensics or online open-source research is advantageous.
• Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and securely.

Additional Information:
• Full-time role: 37 hours (08:30 - 17:00).