Intelligence Research Officer

Job summary

The role:

This role is about conducting proactive intelligence research and producing a range of intelligence products that identify threats and risks and being capable of briefing key stakeholders to escalate issues. You will be part of the Intelligence Team, working closely with other operational colleagues, collating and developing evolving intelligence and delivering an intelligence led approach to the Commission’s work.

Job description

Your responsibilities:

• Conduct reactive intelligence checks through open source and covert research using multiple data sets and sources of information.
• Interpret information and intelligence, create intelligence logs whilst maintaining databases and intelligence records.
• Conduct horizon scanning for emerging threats, contributing to strategic, thematic and tactical products by presenting information in line with the policies and procedures of the Commission.
• Maintain an overview of the whole team’s work and supporting them with requests for intelligence products and research against different threats.
• Participate in project work as directed and be prepared to respond to taking on tasks from other parts of the business to support Regulatory delivery.
• Build effective and collaborative relationships and communicate with external customers and internal colleagues to ensure that targets and deadlines are met.
• Handle and process sensitive sources of intelligence, ensuring it’s confidentiality, correct recording and dissemination is always safeguarded.
• Highly flexible and motivated to work on a variety of simultaneous research tasks with the ability to contribute to urgent taskings or work on wider operations projects as directed.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager.

Person specification

What we’re looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Ability to analyse information and identify risks, escalating as appropriate with minimal supervision
• Good understanding of the National Intelligence Model principles
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the Commission
• Demonstrate effective planning and organisation skills with the ability to recognise and manage priorities.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience of working in an intelligence environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation including Data Protection Act, GDPR and Humans Rights Act
• Proven analytical skills with ability to summarise and communicate complex information and identify key points.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,517, Gambling Commission contributes £7,971 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
• Flexible working & family friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people focused culture
• Recognised by the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards 2026.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Your application:

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be declined. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of an in-person interview. To prepare for your interview please familiarise yourself with the STAR techniquefor answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 18th October 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 2nd November 2026.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.

About us:

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.

We’re proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognized the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer pr