Job Description

Short description

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\xe2\x80\x99re looking to recruit an Intelligence Researcher, to join the Intelligence and Investigations team within the Operations directorate. You will work closely with the rest of the Intelligence and Investigations team to collate information, provide intelligence research and analytical support. You will have experience of managing sensitive and confidential information and communicating across various levels.

Full description

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\xe2\x80\x99re looking to recruit an Intelligence Researcher, to join the Intelligence and Investigations team within the Operations directorate. You will work closely with the rest of the Intelligence and Investigations team to collate information, provide intelligence research and analytical support. You will have experience of managing sensitive and confidential information and communicating across various levels.

About us

Our purpose:

To ensure doping-free sport, promoting and protecting clean sport through education, testing and enforcement.

Our values:

Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 We do what is right for clean sport, we are equitable and ethical, ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Collaboration \xe2\x80\x93 We work together and with others, sharing knowledge and building relationships to better tackle doping.

Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 We strive to achieve high standards in the protection of clean sport, evolving with the times and finding solutions.

Passion \xe2\x80\x93 We are dedicated to keeping sport clean, are proud of what we do and know it matters.

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

Person specification

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)

• 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

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