Director, Investigations and Intelligence

Director, Investigations and Intelligence

Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester

Salary: £97,923 - £116,307 pa

Hours: Part time 20hrs / Flexible working

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

The CMA is seeking an outstanding professional to join us in a unique, part-time role within our enforcement function on a fixed-term basis

About the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

The CMA works to ensure markets function well for consumers, businesses and the UK economy. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging.

Amongst other responsibilities, we investigate markets, enforce competition and consumer law, and provide advice and information to both businesses and consumers.

We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.

What you will do

As the Director of Intelligence and Investigations, you will act as authorising officer and advise on the CMA's use of powers under Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 ('RIPA') to support the CMA's competition and consumer enforcement functions.

The role will involve actively engaging with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies and acting as a Single Point of Contact for criminal intelligence related matters.

You will play a leading role in cartels intelligence matters, including having budgetary responsibility for the intelligence work of the Competition Enforcement Department, and to deliver exceptional, timely and high-quality outcomes.

Working closely with another Director, you will have a role in developing, leading and managing staff working on cartels intelligence cases and in the Investigations and Intelligence team.

This role is available on a 20 hour per week contract, on a fixed term basis of 12 months, and can be based in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester.

What you will need

We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in the delivery and ongoing management of RIPA Authorities across a range of products to include CHIS, DSA and CHIS Criminal Conduct Authorities.

Your ability to communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders will be key, as will your experience of leading teams in a multidisciplinary environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

You will be experienced in managing 'Information Assets' and delivering of policy in relation to the retention, storage and destruction (within a set policy) of such assets, particularly RIPA products and will have a proven track record and in leading the delivery of intelligence-led investigations and the use of investigation powers in a complex criminal and regulatory environment

What we can offer you

In return the CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee assistance programme and flexible working options.

To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button.

Closing date for applications: 21 July :55

Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives.

The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.