Intelligence Officer

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Intelligence Officer Location: Birmingham Pay Rate: £170 per day Contract: 6 months plus Working Pattern: Full-time (flexible / shift-based where required including early mornings, late evenings and weekends) Vetting Requirement: MV and SC Clearance (must be eligible) About the Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive Intelligence Officer to support the development, assessment, and dissemination of intelligence in a fast-paced operational environment. This role plays a critical part in identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, supporting both proactive and reactive activity, and providing tactical advice to inform decision-making. You will work closely with internal teams and partners, contributing to intelligence-led approaches to complex challenges. This opportunity is well suited to someone with strong analytical capability, experience in intelligence or research environments, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and integrity. Key Responsibilities Intelligence Development & Strategy Evaluate and develop intelligence from a variety of sources Conduct research using databases and open-source intelligence methods Identify intelligence gaps and recommend targeted collection strategies Assess threat, risk, harm, and vulnerability to inform operational priorities Support the development of strategic and tactical intelligence assessmentsOperational Support & Monitoring Identify and escalate emerging threats in real-time Monitor incidents and prioritise intelligence development based on risk Produce intelligence reports, summaries, and subject profiles Support critical and major incidents, including intelligence cell activity Contribute to risk assessments, including those relating to serious threatsAdvisory & Tactical Input Provide guidance on intelligence use, systems, and processes Offer tactical advice on intelligence gathering approaches, including sensitive techniques Support decision-making by delivering clear, actionable intelligence insights Contribute to disclosure processes and evidential standards where requiredStakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners Act as a point of contact for intelligence-related queries and coordination Deliver briefings and presentations to a range of stakeholders Encourage and support the development of intelligence submissionsAbout You Essential Experience & Knowledge Minimum of 2 years' experience in an intelligence, analytical, or research environment Strong experience identifying intelligence gaps and prioritising activity Knowledge of intelligence frameworks (e.g. National Intelligence Model) Understanding of disclosure requirements and relevant legislation Experience handling sensitive or confidential information with integrity Ability to manage competing demands and work independently Working Pattern & Flexibility This role may require working on a shift pattern, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends depending on operational need You may be required to travel and work from different locations across the region or nationally, sometimes at short notice In some cases, unsocial hours or lone working may be required, meaning public transport may not always be suitable-candidates should be able to travel independently This is an office-based role operating within a hot-desking environment Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer