Field Intelligence Officer (Senior/Assistant)

About the role

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is recruiting a Senior/Intelligence Officer or Assistant Intelligence Officer for its Field Intelligence team. You will work on the ground to gather, develop and assess intelligence on breaches and potential breaches of HSA legislation and regulatory standards, supporting enforcement operations and decision-making. The role involves field intelligence gathering, ground engagement, observation and operational support, with deployment across different environments depending on operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Gather, develop and assess ground intelligence on potential breaches, including identifying persons, entities and activities of interest.
• Proactively monitor the ground for emerging issues, incidents and trends that may require enforcement action.
• Analyse information from various sources to find patterns, risks and connections, and turn them into actionable leads, assessments and recommendations.
• Prepare timely and accurate intelligence reports, assessments and briefings for management and operational teams.
• Support the planning and conduct of intelligence-led operations, including joint operations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain working relationships with government agencies and partners to support intelligence sharing and coordination.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and follow policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in enforcement, regulatory, intelligence, investigation or related operational functions.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and keen observation and situational awareness.
• Analytical, resourceful and able to work independently as well as within an operational team.
• Sound judgement, discretion and integrity; good written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable with field-based work and prepared to work beyond normal office hours or on weekends when required.
• A valid Class 2B and/or Class 3 driving licence is an advantage; conversing in additional languages is also an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise intelligence reports.

What we offer

• A 1-year contract with an option for automatic renewal for a further year.