Senior Risk Intelligence Officer

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The starting salary for this role is £41,585 per annum based on working 36 hours per week.

The team is based in Woodhatch Place in Reigate and we promote agile working as a team, splitting our time between working from home and working in the office (2 days per week minimum) or other council premises.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

As a Senior Risk Intelligence Officer at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, you will directly report to the Business Intelligence Manager as part of the Data Insight Team. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supervising your team in gathering, evaluating, and processing critical risk information related to life safety. You will both oversee the team and directly generate geographical visualisations from digital data; including building plans and hazard maps, as well as managing and updating risk information, and maintain data sharing and GIS platforms.

The role requires presenting processed intelligence about high-risk premises, specific locations, and vulnerable individuals across Surrey in accessible formats for operational firefighters during emergency incidents. This supports both firefighter and public safety by enhancing situational awareness, especially in challenging and time-sensitive circumstances.

You will provide line management for a small team which involves maintaining standards and supporting your colleagues’ performance and development. You will ensure a positive and professional environment is maintained to uphold the Core Code of Ethics.

Many team tasks are ongoing rather than tied to specific projects; nonetheless, keeping up with technological advancements and sector shifts remains essential. You will be responsible for overseeing changes in the team, and as Local Government Reorganization continues to unfold, adjustments to work processes are anticipated; particularly as support services like IT infrastructure evolve.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our Core Code of Ethics.

• Team Management: Plan workloads, lead projects, manage a small team, and support performance management and development of team members.
• Technical Adaptability & Data Management: Adapt quickly to technical changes, develop new data management processes, and demonstrate experience with enterprise information systems, GIS, and CAD.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven written and oral communication skills, strong negotiation and influencing abilities, and the capacity to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Service Delivery & Quality Assurance: Maintain and improve systems, processes, and procedures to maximize service quality, efficiency, and compliance; ensure data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Deliver change and transformation through analysis, innovation, and solution-focused problem solving, especially in the operational life-critical environment. Assess complex situations, conduct analysis, and present actionable recommendations to support decision-making and service improvement.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

1. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in managing workload in a small team
2. Please demonstrate your skills and experience in CAD and GIS
3. Please describe your observation skills and attention to detail
4. Please demonstrate your ability to adapt to technological changes

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Matt Hesketh by e-mail.

Please note a standard DBS check is required for this role.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.