Intelligence Support Officer

  • Red Snapper Recruitment Limited
  • City, Birmingham
  • Mar 18, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

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 Support Officer (x2 roles available)
Pay Rate: 140 per day
Location: Office-based (100%)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: 6 months plus
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (with flexibility required)
Vetting Requirement: Will need to go through Management Vetting (MV)

About the Role
We are seeking two highly motivated and analytical Intelligence Support Officers to join our Intelligence function.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating intelligence, assessing threat, risk, harm, and vulnerability, and identifying opportunities to support operational activity. You will play a key role in producing high-quality intelligence products and ensuring timely dissemination to support decision-making and investigations.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong research, analytical, and organisational skills who thrive in a fast-paced, information-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
Intelligence Development & Analysis

  • Evaluate information to determine its intelligence value
  • Research, develop and analyse intelligence to support investigations
  • Identify intelligence gaps and prioritise lines of enquiry
  • Conduct database checks and open-source research in line with relevant guidelines
  • Support the production of tactical assessments and intelligence reports

Monitoring & Operational Support

  • Identify emerging trends, hotspots, and linked incidents
  • Escalate significant risks or threats appropriately
  • Prepare intelligence summaries and subject profiles
  • Provide intelligence support to operational and major incidents where required

General Duties

  • Undertake training and achieve relevant accreditation where required
  • Comply with health and safety policies
  • Carry out additional duties appropriate to the role



Essential Experience & Knowledge

  • Awareness of intelligence frameworks such as the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and information management principles
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Proven ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Experience in research, analysis, and problem-solving
  • High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Desirable

  • Experience working in an intelligence, information, or analytical environment
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. data protection, disclosure requirements)
  • Familiarity with intelligence systems or databases



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.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.