As an intelligence officer at Companies House, no 2 days are ever the same. I joined the organisation 5 years ago, starting in the mail team, and have since progressed through various roles to become a fully-fledged intelligence officer. It's been an incredible journey of growth and development.
My role involves receiving intelligence referrals from both internal and external sources. Working alongside researchers and analysts, we build a comprehensive picture of potential economic crime or abuse of the company register. We then prepare intelligence reports and referrals to share with partner organisations and internal teams.
What I love most about this job is the investigative aspect. I get to dig deep into data, piecing together clues like a detective solving a puzzle. It's incredibly satisfying to take raw information, analyse it, and create valuable intelligence products that can make a real difference.
What sets this role apart is that it's not about following a set process - it's about using your intuition, critical thinking skills, and curiosity to uncover the truth. We're tackling serious economic crime and protecting vulnerable people, which makes the work extremely rewarding.
The intelligence team at Companies House is made up of individuals with diverse experience - we have colleagues from law enforcement, military, and civilian backgrounds. This variety of perspectives is so valuable. You don't need to come from an intelligence background - I certainly didn't! What's most important is having a naturally inquisitive mind, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with large amounts of data.
Beyond the role itself, working at Companies House offers an excellent work-life balance. There's a culture of trust and empowerment - you're treated like an adult and given the flexibility to manage your own time and workload. The wellbeing support is fantastic too.
If you're curious, love solving puzzles, and want to make a real difference, I'd encourage you to consider applying for an intelligence officer role here. Don't be intimidated by the job title - we're looking for people with the right mindset rather than specific experience. There are amazing opportunities for progression and development as our intelligence function continues to grow.
Joining this team means you'll be at the forefront of Companies House's exciting new chapter in helping to tackle economic crime. From day one, you'll feel like you're contributing to something important.