Operational Intelligence Analyst


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£35,645 to £35,645 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Insolvency Service is a leading government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Investigation Services, within the Insolvency Service’s Enforcement Group, delivers civil and criminal enforcement activities that supports fair and open markets, maintains confidence in the company and insolvency regimes, and helps reduce the harm caused by fraudulent activity.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed - Men’s Network Group and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, through our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

As an experienced Intelligence Analyst, you will conduct complex and wide-ranging analysis in support of the Insolvency Service’s mission and Investigation and enforcement strategy.

You will work with multiple, large data sources to interpret and inform on threat, presenting data visually in a way that is easy to comprehend. You will provide accurate, clear, and quality tactical and strategic analytical products that add value and recommend new lines of enquiry.

You will work closely with investigation teams; regularly briefing on analytical findings and providing direction and recommendations.

You will be supported through a dedicated analytical line management structure to provide analytical feedback and guidance to enhance your skills, with access to wider team support through forums and appropriate training.

A core function of the role is to produce analysis to an evidential standard for use at Court. Attendance at Court may be required.

Responsibilities

As an Operational Intelligence analyst, you will:

evaluate and assess intelligence from multiple sources, considering the reliability and suitability of each source
conduct analysis to support law enforcement objectives using appropriate tools, techniques, and systems
identify intelligence gaps, patterns, relationships, trends, threats, and opportunities, making inferences and developing recommendations
produce and present analytical products for intelligence purposes to inform operational decision making
produce and present evidential analytical products at court
deliver briefings and presentations, making recommendations to support the decision making and risk management process
ensure your Continuous Professional Development and capability
have the ability to assist with ad hoc tactical and strategic taskings and support the wider analytical team where required - this may require more proactive work; using innovative methods and identifying trends to amplify impact against some of the greatest problems affecting the Insolvency Service

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