Job purpose

• To 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

• To work closely with the rest of the Intelligence and Investigations unit to collate information, provide intelligence research and analytical support to ongoing operations

• Collaborate with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisational objectives

• Gather information from a range of sources to understand situations, ensuring it is reliable and accurate

• Actively contribute within meetings in a clear, concise, and relevant manner

• To assist the team by providing administrative support, including the completion of accurate meeting notes

• 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

• Maintain internal relationships to ensure two-way information sharing at an operational level

• Comply with internal guidance and data sharing protocols in relation to the collection, recording, evaluation, sharing, review, retention, and disposal of data

• To attend stakeholder events and assist in the delivery of presentation concerning the work of the I&I team, particularly the promotion of the Protect Your Sport platform

• 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

• Complete and manage projects as instructed by the Senior Intelligence Coordinator

• Liaise with external agencies to assist with both proactive and reactive investigations

• 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

Qualifications/experience/knowledge

Must have:

• Experience of working in an intelligence or equivalent environment, with an ability to recognise, gather and develop intelligence product

• Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner

• Experience of intelligence research techniques

• 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)

Ideal, not vital:

• 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

Skills

• 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