Gateway Manager / Federated Tasking Team

Play an integral part working within an ever-changing intelligence environment?

The East Midlands Special Operations Unit are looking to recruit a Gateway Manger, on a full-time permanent basis to join the Regional Intelligence Unit, based at Junction 27 of the M1.

Gateway is a newly established function within the ROCU network based within the intelligence department and most likely within or with access to the SIU and as the Gateway Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the Gateway function within the region, undertaking intelligence enrichment and development to add further value of the material being provided, in some instances without the requestor being informed of the source of that material. 

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake intelligence enrichment and development to add further value of the material being provided, in some instances without the requestor being informed of the source of that material. This may include being an applicant under the IP Act

• Manage & build rapport across the ROCU capabilities in order to bring together the relevant Subject Matter Experts in response to an operational problem/challenge, identifying the best method to fill an intelligence gap

• Through the Gateway portal, receipt and evaluation of partners’ requests for capability access, risk transfer or SOC review. Identify and consider options for meeting those requests and recommending solutions, including local, regional and national capabilities.

• Understand the full range and remit of ROCU capabilities and have knowledge of other law enforcement agency service and capabilities in order to advise on the most appropriate response to a SOC threat.

The must haves

• To be educated to degree level or equivalent and or be able to demonstrate experience of working at that level

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including IPA 2016, RIPA 2000, Data Protection

• experience of working in an intelligence environment, including the handling of sensitive intelligence and tactics.

• Experience of problem solving in an operational environment including the ability to make informed decisions based on sound judgement and reasoning

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Next Steps

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Vacancy closes Tuesday 17th October 2023 at 23:55.

Who we are

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police – EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and EMSOU website.

EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality

At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency.  We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.

We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process.  EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.

The force is undertaking Hays Job Evaluation scheme; therefore the advertised grade may be subject to change. To be completed by April 2024 and if there are any changes to the grade, they will take effect from this date.