Ip Crime and Infringement Coordinator

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 416827

**Salary**:

- £46,262 - £48,576
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer
- C1

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- IPO - Enforcement, Business & International Directorate

**Type of role**:

- Intelligence
Investigation
Operational Delivery

**Working pattern**:

- Full-time, Compressed hours

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

**Contents**:

- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know

**Location**:

- London, SW1H 0NB

**About the job**:
**Job summary**:
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**IP Crime and Infringement Coordinator (Southeast, London, East England)**:
The UK is recognised as having one of the best intellectual property (IP) enforcement regimes in the world to tackle IP crime and infringement. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has a five-year IP Infringement Strategy which will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of tackling IP crime and infringement at home and abroad. Within that strategy is a commitment to develop an IP Crime Centre of Excellence for intelligence coordination. The coordinator network is central to this ambition, linking our Intelligence Team with the wider law enforcement community.

Law enforcement partners, such as Trading Standards are and will continue to be a key player in tackling IP crime and infringement and we would like proactive and enthusiastic people to play a part in this.

**Additional Information**

The coordinator role will focus on supporting Trading Standards regions of South-East England, London and East England.The role advertised will be carried out remotely within the nominated regions based in and around the South/Southeast of England, although attendance at IPO offices in Newport, South Wales will be required a minimum of once per quarter.

Frequent travel and attendance at meetings, events and operational activities within the postholders regions will be necessary.

Infrequent travel outside of the postholders regions will also be required.

Travel expenses will be covered if living the South East region.

**Job description**:
**Main duties consist of but are not limited to**:
Exact duties will vary and adapt according to the needs the region, however the role includes:

- Act as the IPO’s lead technical representative within the region, supporting local Trading Standards Officers, police and other law enforcement partners. Key activities will include supporting investigations, planning, gathering and sharing intelligence and data appropriately and providing expert advice.
- Work closely with the IPO Intelligence Gateway, attending and engaging in tasking, daily management meetings, IP Tasking and Coordination meetings, providing updates on operational activity, sharing relevant intelligence and the results of investigations with the Intelligence Hub’s Tactical Analysis team and relevant Trading Standards teams
- Attend key regional meetings to raise awareness, provide updates and be alert to developments that could be supported via the coordinator network or the IPO’s Gateway.
- Work within the local landscape to champion the importance of intellectual property enforcement and the impacts of IP infringement.
- Actively seek out, build and facilitate strong relationships with all partners across law enforcement, government and industry.
- Act as a regional point of contact for IP rights holders, working closely with them to gather intelligence, coordinate activity, obtain statements.
- Provide a strong and complementary relationship with other regional IP Crime and Infringement coordinators, collaborating to maximise impact and sharing best practice.
- Promote and aid compliance with national initiatives such as the Tick Box partnership scheme for the self-storage industry. Also, support and disseminate information on national IPO and partner led campaigns and intensifications.
- Adhere to the IPO’s operating model and handle intelligence and sensitive material in accordance with policies, standard operating procedures and legislation

**Person specification**:
**Essential criteria**
- Experience of establishing and maintaining professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside your organisation and working with them to achieve shared outcomes.
- Experience of sourcing, handling and disseminating criminal or sensitive intelligence.
- Experience of conducting or supporting criminal investigations.
- Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to inform your judgement and decision making.

**How to apply**

**Personal Statement**

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