Investigations Lead - Wildlife Crime
Location
United Kingdom (UK)
Experience
Entry level
Occupation
Full-time
Company Type
Non-Profit
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
September 23, 2024
Job Title: Investigations Lead - Wildlife Crime
Location: Remote/UK-Based (Travel required)
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Six Months (with potential for permanent contract)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Location: Remote/UK-Based (Travel required)
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Six Months (with potential for permanent contract)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Role Overview:
As the Investigations Lead for Wildlife Crime, you will play a key role in tackling wildlife crime in the UK. Confidentiality is critical to this role, and the ideal candidate will have experience in conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and a comprehensive understanding of intelligence processes. You will be required to travel nationally at short notice and must hold a valid UK driving license. You may also be required to travel internationally to deliver training and operational projects. Knowledge of policing information governance requirements, including the Data Protection Act 1998, is essential.
As the Investigations Lead for Wildlife Crime, you will play a key role in tackling wildlife crime in the UK. Confidentiality is critical to this role, and the ideal candidate will have experience in conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and a comprehensive understanding of intelligence processes. You will be required to travel nationally at short notice and must hold a valid UK driving license. You may also be required to travel internationally to deliver training and operational projects. Knowledge of policing information governance requirements, including the Data Protection Act 1998, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director to research individuals suspected of involvement in wildlife crime.
- Use OSINT skills to regularly monitor and track wildlife crime activities online.
- Develop and enhance online tools and techniques for intelligence gathering.
- Conduct outreach with UK police forces and animal protection organisations to establish working relationships.
- Lead or support criminal investigations under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Hunting Act 2004, or Protection of Badgers Act 1992, which includes gathering witness statements, liaising with veterinary experts, reviewing CCTV footage, and working with local police.
Skills and Experience:
- UK Driving License: Essential for travel at short notice.
- Experience in conducting OSINT research, with training or formal education in this area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of intelligence processes and analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of policing information governance requirements, including the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts, including law enforcement and animal protection agencies.
- Experience in handling sensitive information securely, adhering to relevant protocols and legislation.
To apply, you must send your CV accompanied by a covering letter detailing relevant experience and skills, and stating why you want the position. No applications will be considered without a CV and a covering letter.
