Intelligence Officer

Company: Serious Fraud Office
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Overview

The Senior Intelligence Officer works within the Intelligence Division of the Serious Fraud Office. They lead intelligence development operations, using pre‑investigation powers to build cases around serious fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering. The role involves collecting, validating and presenting intelligence to support formal investigations and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead SFO Intelligence Development Operations (‘pre‑investigations’) and develop intelligence packages suitable for formal investigation.
  • Liaise with public and private sector bodies, including other government agencies and police forces, to enhance the intelligence picture.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support intelligence requirements for cases adopted for formal investigation.
  • Provide guidance and oversight of triage of incoming referrals and subsequent intelligence development.
  • Build accurate and comprehensive intelligence pictures, identifying potential areas of interest, and seeking clarification or additional material when necessary.
  • Collate and validate intelligence, evaluate source reliability and credibility to inform strategic direction.
  • Support implementation of National Intelligence Model standards across the SFO.

Behaviours

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Changing and Improving
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together

Benefits

  • Salary of £44,232 (plus supplementary benefits)
  • Contributions to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • Flexible working options.
  • Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.

Rights and Equality

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. The Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition and values the ability of all candidates to perform. Disability Confident Scheme is available for those who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026