IP Crime and Infringement Coordinator (Southeast, London, East England)

Apply before 11:55pm on Friday 8th August 2025

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.

The successful candidate will work closely with Trading Standards, Police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the threat of IP crime is recognised and understood, they have the support required to coordinate a response and can access knowledge and advice. They will also work closely with the IPO’s Intelligence Team on Intelligence collection, developing investigations and disseminating cases to law enforcement for adoption.

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.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to:

This is a busy, demanding but exciting role, which will join our existing team of five coordinators covering all other UK nations and internationally. The successful candidate will be a true champion for intellectual property rights and robust enforcement of criminal infringement. You will work closely with partners to help them understand, investigate and coordinate enforcement activity, as well as being a crucial partner in supporting success of the IPO’s Intelligence Gateway, by bringing in intelligence, liaising with partners and working with them on the adoption of IPO developed investigations.

Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate will come with a law enforcement or brand protection background. You’ll be a self-starter, capable of managing your own workload, have a can-do attitude, work flexibly and show a commitment to making a tangible impact. Finally, you’ll also play a key part in the success of the Intelligence Partnerships Team. You’ll be a colleague who exemplifies strong values and positive inclusive behaviours, is considerate, supportive and acts in the best interests of the team.

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

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.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,262, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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

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.