Risk and Compliance Officer

Supporting intelligence to the highest standards

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the EMSOU Sensitive Intelligence Unit (SIU).

This role is critical in ensuring that the unit meets its statutory, legal, and accreditation obligations in the management of Secret and Sensitive Intelligence.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of compliance, governance, and best practice, supporting both operational effectiveness and organisational integrity.

What you’ll be doing

  • Ensure SIU compliance with all statutory requirements, accreditation standards, and relevant legislation relating to the handling of Secret and Sensitive Intelligence.
  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes, policies, and working practices.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders including the National Crime Agency (NCA), Sensitive Intelligence Network (SIN), and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).

The must haves

  • Experience of working within an accredited or regulated environment, ideally within intelligence, law enforcement, or a similar setting.
  • A strong understanding of compliance, governance, and legislative frameworks.
  • The ability to analyse and interpret policies and ensure they are applied effectively.

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s next

Please click apply to complete your telling us how you meet the criteria, using examples from your real-life experience and knowledge.

To support you with your application we have provided some application useful guidance and our recruitment process.

  • Vacancy closes on 29 June 2026 at 23:55

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.

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