Head of Intelligence and Targeting

Details

Reference number

318490

Salary

£51,997

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DVSA – Enforcement

Type of role

Intelligence

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information

Location

Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea

About the job

Job summary

Are you an intelligence professional?
Do you have experience of leading change initiatives?
Can you communicate confidently, in varying circumstances?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The Head of Intelligence and Targeting carries lead responsibility for providing support and advice to the Enforcement leadership team and wider stakeholders, around the strategic direction the Agency should take in order to:

Continuously look to improve how we support the delivery of Intelligence activities
Work alongside other key service colleagues to enable effective intelligence led enforcement
Deliver positive contributions to Agency and Department aims and objectives
Aligning to relevant intelligence related legislation and policy

Job description

The post holder will act as DVSA’s spokesperson on the subjects of intelligence, covert activity, criminal analytics and data gathering techniques. They will develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of best practice in the field, to deliver high quality intelligence products to enable DVSA to target non-compliance and deliver support services to Traffic Commissioners, while supporting targeted enforcement objectives. The intelligence function will work closely with enforcement delivery colleagues to ensure local intelligence feeds into the intelligence and targeting picture.
The post holder will act as the lead contact for DVSA’s partners in intelligence and compliance, in the UK and in the EU, building relationships with these partners to develop a platform for the sharing of intelligence and technology.
The post holder is responsible for managing the targeted framework process and operator risk rating system, setting targets and giving input up to national level while ensuring that all levels work effectively. The post holder will lead targeting activity across the directorate, providing feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of targeting activity, whilst future proofing activities and exploring how to targets might need to change in the future.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

Develop and maintain the strategic direction (including the Targeting Framework) in relation to the acquisition, analysis and delivery of intelligence from a range of differing sources taking into account current legislation and best practice from other intelligence providers both inside and outside of government.
Ensuring that all intelligence received by the organisation is handled effectively, efficiently and in line with both the Targeting Framework and current.
Actively seeking new sources of data from sources both inside and outside of government which enhance the organisations knowledge and understanding of its customers.
Communicate with all major stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve business objectives.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.

Person specification

To succeed in this role, you have experience of working in an intelligence and/ or criminal analytics role, within a cross organisational or sector intelligence community. You have experience of delivering transformational change, and successfully leading teams through implementation.
You have proven experience of translating strategic objectives into operational / enforcement capabilities. You can demonstrate experience of using insights data to manage and improve service delivery.
You have experience of working as part of and leading geographically dispersed teams and an understanding of the effect this has on management of such teams.
You have successfully undertaken, or being willing to undertake whilst in post, relevant training relating to the authorisation of covert activity.
Additional Information
Please note that there is a requirement for frequent UK travel, including overnight stays as part of this role.
For this role you will be attached to one of our core locations in Swansea, Nottingham, Bristol, or Newcastle, where presence at one of these sites will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and office locations, giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.
If not already held the post holder will be required to undertake and obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) security checks to Level 2 prior to taking up post. The post holder may also be required to undertake and obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level whilst in post.
To meet the National Security Vetting requirements at this level you will need to have continuously resided in the UK 5 years. You can still be considered if you were posted abroad as part of your service with HM Forces/Government, taken a gap year and spent the year travelling.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:

Make roads safer
Improve services for our customers
Make road transport greener and healthier
Harness the potential of technology and data
Grow and level up the economy

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.
Visit the Department for Transport careers website to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA.

Licences

A full and current driving licence.

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Changing and Improving
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Professional Development Framework: Gathering, Organising and Evaluating Intelligence & Information – Level 4.
Professional Development Framework: Written and Visual Communication of Intelligence Assessment – Level 4.

Benefits

An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%
Generous Annual Leave – 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday
Latest IT and Tech devices
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level
Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers
For more information see visit our careers page

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

The sift is due to take place 15 – 17 November 2023.
Interviews are likely to be held from 29 November 2023.
This interview could be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any important dates.
How to Apply
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
For your Personal Statement, please provide detailed evidence of the following:

Your experience of working in an intelligence and/ or criminal analytics role across and organisational or sector intelligence community.
Your experience of delivering transformational change, and successfully leading teams through implementation.
Your experience of translating strategic objectives into operational / enforcement capabilities.
Your experience of using insights data to manage and improve service delivery.

Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 1000 words.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:

An interview and a presentation

As part of the technical assessment for this role you will be assessed against:
The Intelligence Analysis Professional Development Framework. Further details around this can be found in the ‘Technical’ section of the advert and in the attached Candidate Pack.
If you would like to find out more about what it’s like to work for DVSA and how to apply, we will be holding virtual sessions to find out more. Please click here to secure your place at one of our upcoming events.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the candidate pack as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport recruits using Success Profiles. For each role, we consider what you need to demonstrate to be successful.
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
You can read more about Success Profiles here.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Document Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name :

Richard Beresford

Email :

richard.beresford@dvsa.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :

dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here