IP Crime and Infringement Coordinator - Northern Ireland (Plus reserves)
Intellectual Property Office
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Job summary
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 aims to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of tackling IP crime and infringement at home and abroad.
Law enforcement partners, such as Trading Standards and police are and will continue to be a key player in tackling IP crime and infringement and we would like proactive and enthusiastic person to play a part in this.
The successful candidate will be embedded within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Trading Standards Northern Ireland to ensure the region has access to the intelligence, data and resources required to tackle IP crime and infringement cases efficiently, as well as dedicated person to support each organisation.
Working location
The role is a remote role, but applicants must be based within Northern Ireland. They will be attached to PSNI office in Belfast subject to vetting and will need to attend the PSNI office when there is a business need.
Candidates will be attached to the Newport office but only required to attend the Newport office quarterly.
Job description
This is an exciting role, which will join our existing team of four coordinators covering all other UK nations. The role will bring together expertise from all players in the local IP enforcement landscape and will be integral in tackling IP crime and infringement in the UK.
As such, we are looking for a positive individual with a can-do attitude, who can work flexibly and show a commitment to making an impact. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and have the ability to work effectively and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
The duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Acting as IPO's lead technical representative in the region, supporting Trading Standards Officers and police with IP cases.
- Raising awareness of IP crime and infringement by partnering with local authorities to provide training and boost IP enforcement efforts in Northern Ireland.
- Championing the importance of IP enforcement and the impact of IP infringement within the local landscape.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with local law enforcement, authorities, and IP rights holders to facilitate intelligence gathering for investigations.
- Serving as the regional point of contact for IP rights holders, fostering partnership between them and investigators.
- Collaborating with other IPO Crime and Infringement coordinators to portion best practices and create a strong regional network.
- Acting as a conduit between IPO and local enforcement agencies to boost investigations, strengthen partnerships, and deliver positive outcomes.
- Coordinating enforcement activities with IPO’s law enforcement and intelligence teams, ensuring alignment with national tasking processes like Organised Crime Group Mapping.
- Attending tasking and coordination meetings to share intelligence, provide updates, and report on investigation outcomes.
- Communicating new initiatives, campaigns, and investigations to Trading Standards and enforcement agencies, acting as a liaison between them and IPO.
- Identifying and shaping interventions based on the 4P framework (Prevent, Protect, Prepare, Pursue) to address IP crime at the local level.
Person specification
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
When working at the IPO you can also expect:
- A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities
- 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave
- Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities
- A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group
- Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments
- The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com)
- A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities
- Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office
- On-site shop, restaurant and coffee shop at our Newport office
For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
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Selection process details
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.
Further information on the vetting process can be found at United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
How to apply
- In order to capture your employment history please complete the employment history box under the 'Your CV' section of the online application form.
- All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder
Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist.This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
When completing your 750 word Personal Statement, please ensure that you cover the following 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 a desired outcome.
- Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to inform your judgement and decision making.
- Successful candidates will have the ability to adapt quickly and proactively to a fast-changing environment.
- Experience of being a self-starter with the drive and commitment to make a positive impact.
- Experience of conducting or supporting investigations and knowledge of legal systems including those relating to gathering evidence.
- A working knowledge of IP and a law enforcement or regulatory background.
Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviour, Experience and Strengths based questioning will be used.Behaviours
The below behaviours will be assessed at interviewCommunicating and Influencing
- Communicate in a straightforward, honest, and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact.
- Ensure that important messages are communicated with colleagues and stakeholders respectfully, taking into consideration the diversity of interests.
Working Together
- Establish professional relationships with a range of stakeholders. Collaborate with these to share information, resources, and support.
- Actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Seeing the Bigger Picture
- Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work.
- Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities.
Making Effective Decisions
- Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
- Display confidence when making difficult decisions, even if they prove to be unpopular.
Experience
The above experience will be assessed at interviewStrengths
Strengths are the things that we do regularly, do well and that motivate us. We have selected the Strengths that are relevant for this role from the Civil Service Strengths Dictionary. You will be assessed against these during your interview using strength-based interview questions.Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video).
IMPORTANT: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role.
If you require job-specific information, please contact:
Name: Helen Barnham
E-mail: helen.barnham@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 01633 81 4721
Applicants to note:
This post is being advertised to Internal, across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered.
Should you have any queries or require any assistance in please contact the IPO Recruitment team at Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk prior to the closing of the post.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via ; recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : IPO Recruitment Team
- Email : Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
Further information
The Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
Complaints Procedure:
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please contact;
Penny Phillpotts
Intellectual Property Office,
Concept House,
Cardiff Road,
Newport,
NP10 8QQ.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/
