Senior Human Intelligence Officer

Do you have proven expertise working in intelligence operations ? Do you consider yourself a proactive leader who's ready to dive straight in and make a positive impact from the beginning? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Team

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has been operational since March 2016 and has quickly established itself as a world-leader in financial sanctions, a key area of foreign and national security policy.

OFSI is the UK's Competent Authority for financial sanctions. It leads on the implementation of UN and UK financial sanctions and domestic terrorist asset freezing, providing a high-quality service to the private and third sector, and guidance to help them follow the law.

We work closely with law enforcement, intelligence agencies and strategic policy colleagues across Government to help ensure that financial sanctions are accurately understood, implemented and enforced.

We are a diverse and friendly team, offering an outstanding environment to broaden your experience and develop new skills, whilst working on some of the highest profile international issues the UK faces.

We are looking to hire a Senior Intelligence Officer to lead and manage the OFSI Human Intelligence Unit (HIU) which is part of OFSI's Sensitive Intelligence Unit:

• The Human Intelligence Unit (HIU) is responsible for receiving, triaging, assessing and actioning all incoming HUMINT and Whistleblower material into OFSI.
• The unit leads the development of actionable intelligence whilst ensuring that material is safeguarded in line with key legislation.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and managerial oversight to one HEO, ensuring the effective management and assessment of intelligence derived from HUMINT and Whistleblower material.
• Identify new and manage ongoing relationships with law enforcement and government partners that operate in the HUMINT and Whistleblower space.
• Ensure OFSI operates and complies with all necessary legislation by maintaining, reviewing and updating operational policy to ensure that HUMINT and Whistleblowing material is stored, handled and disseminated in line with legislation and policy.
• Identify and confidently lead on key debriefing opportunities, ensuring that operational policy is followed to ensure the safety of OFSI Officers.
• Provide support to the Head of the Sensitive Intelligence Unit in all relevant areas such as OFSI's current bid to be added to the RIPA 2000 schedule.
• Proactively seek new opportunities to improve HIU capabilities in the HUMINT and Whistleblowing space.

About You

We are looking for candidates with proven expertise in intelligence operations who demonstrate strong leadership abilities and are prepared to contribute immediately. Ideal applicants will exemplify our organisation's values and display a genuine motivation to become part of our team. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of sanctions, a complex and sensitive policy area, and understand their connection to criminal and civil enforcement, as well as broader HMG national security goals. You will lead on high-profile casework, collaborating with a range of senior stakeholders and deliver at pace in a dynamic environment.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King's birthday.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28%
• Parental Leave Packages - Including 6 months' occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).
• Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury's benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

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