Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Senior Criminal Enforcement Officer
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We are currently looking for a ‘Principal Intelligence Analyst’ to join our Criminal Enforcement Unit Function within the Safety & Surveillance group.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity. The role is a home-based role but will require occasional travel to 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Who are we?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.
The Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) is the dedicated law enforcement function of the MHRA. Its strategic aim is to reduce and eliminate offences involving medicines and medical devices, protecting public health and maintaining confidence in the UK's regulatory framework.
The Unit investigates serious and organised crime linked to the illegal manufacture, importation and supply of medicines and medical devices, using intelligence-led approaches to identify threats and target those who seek to profit from criminality. We work closely with law enforcement, government, regulatory and international partners to protect the public and safeguard the integrity of the UK's medicines and medical devices supply chains.
The Unit comprises a highly skilled multidisciplinary workforce with experience drawn from policing, Regional Organised Crime Units, the National Crime Agency, intelligence, regulatory enforcement and other specialist disciplines. The CEU consists of seven teams, each reporting to a Grade 7 Senior Manager. These teams are aligned to one of two Commands: Intelligence and Innovation, and Investigation and Disruption. Each is led by a Head of Command, who reports directly to the Deputy Director of Criminal Enforcement.
Working in the CEU offers the opportunity to contribute directly to protecting public health, tackling crime, and making a tangible impact on the safety of patients and the wider public.
What’s the role?
The ‘Principal Intelligence Analyst’, Senior Criminal Enforcement Officer role is an SEO grade working within the Analysis, Outreach and Support team. Their core responsibilities are to:
- Support activities that prevent, disrupt and reduce medicines and medical devices-related offending.
- Deliver work to a high professional standard and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work effectively with colleagues across the Criminal Enforcement Unit and wider Agency to achieve shared objectives.
- Contribute to projects and initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and organisational performance.
- Adapt to changing priorities and support different areas of work as required.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading a team of analysts to deliver high-quality strategic and tactical intelligence assessments, applying appropriate analytical methodologies and techniques.
- Managing intelligence analysis and assessment to identify threats, risks and opportunities, and inform strategic and operational priorities and decision-making.
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Who are we looking for?
Our successful candidate will:
- Have recent experience, gained within a law enforcement or criminal intelligence setting.
- Be able to lead a team within a dynamic operational environment.
- Have experience managing the assessment and analysis of intelligence to inform and drive operational and strategic activity.
Person Specification:
Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview, T=Test, P=Presentation
Behaviour Criteria:
- Working Together (I)
- Changing and Improving (I)
- Managing a Quality Service (I)
Experience Criteria:
- Assessing information, managing risk and making evidence-based decisions to support operational and strategic objectives (A, I).
- Leading or coordinating operational activity, projects or initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes and continuous improvement (A, I).
Technical Criteria:
- Recognised recent formal training in intelligence assessment and analysis (GIAT or equivalent), or demonstrable competence to Highly Proficient level against the PHIA Professional Development Framework (A, I, T, P).
- Ability to oversee the production and quality assurance of intelligence assessments, including Strategic Threat Assessments, Control Strategies and Strategic Intelligence Requirements (A, I, T, P).
- Ability to gather, evaluate and interpret information from multiple sources to support operational decision-making and provide clear recommendations (A, I, T, P).
If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! (specifically, Experience, Technical 1 and Technical 3a) [https://mhra-gov.filecamp.com/s/d/Uj25tLzCjN44Bggk]
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The selection process:
We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles].
- Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
- Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage
- Test, further information will be supplied when you reach this stage
- Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.
In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: Recent experience gained within an investigative or intelligence law enforcement arena.
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Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.
Use of AI in Job Applications
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance [https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&data=05%7C02%7CUfuoma.Eriemo2%40mhra.gov.uk%7C3d175bf263f54c3cf85608de3bfa288f%7Ce527ea5c62584cd2a27f8bd237ec4c26%7C0%7C0%7C639014142773052769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2VE8qZPdzo8azEL775DBoKUPz5zMHopZPjc9cs3KuOk%3D&reserved=0] for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk] as soon as possible.
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Shortlisting date: 8 September 2026 onwards
Interview date: 5 October 2026 onwards
If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact careers@mhra.gov.uk [careers@mhra.gov.uk]
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules].
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard?_ga=2.149328757.2118900794.1613132232-433185063.1580991281].
Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:
- Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
- Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
- Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
- Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a
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