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Kirstin Maxwell

Cumbernauld, Glasgow

Summary

Analytical and results-driven with proven ability to think critically and solve complex problems, possessing strong research skills and excellent communication abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and strategic planning, with a keen eye for detail and commitment to confidentiality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Intelligence Officer

Home Office
Govan
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Coordinate with law enforcement agencies for concerted action on threats.
  • Handle confidential materials, ensuring compliance with regulation procedures.
  • Assess incoming intelligence referrals in line with local, regional and national priorities.
  • Entered and retrieved intelligence from databases on open-source and classified systems and platforms.
  • Create referrals for tactical activity and ensure that all actionable intelligence or identified offences are referred to the appropriate teams.
  • Manage the dissemination of intelligence.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with operational colleagues and key intelligence and delivery partners.
  • Support the Intelligence Manager in the management and improvement of performance whilst positively introducing and supporting transformational change.
  • Create intelligence packages and reports to help facilitate enforcement action.
  • Ensure that research and intelligence reports are accurate and that intelligence is sanitised correctly by participating in the audit and assurance of work.

Administrative Officer

HMRC Surge & Rapid Response Team
Glasgow
02.2021 - 01.2023

During my time as a deployable officer, I took on various job roles such as; Immigration Officer for Border Force (BF), Field Officer for the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Self-Assessment Helpline Operator and Tax Credits Advisor.

  • Responding to any surge in work or crisis within or outside of the UK.
  • Managed different work queues daily to accommodate any surge in workload whilst handling different intelligence from different sources.
  • Providing excellent customer service and additional support to vulnerable customers.
  • Conduct investigations and interviews at the UK Border.
  • Gathering multiple sources of information, studying behaviour, and carrying out risk assessments to prevent criminal activity and ensure the safety of passengers and UK citizens.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in procedures or policies; maintained consistency in output quality despite fluctuations in workload demands.
  • Managed queries in person, by phone and via email with exceptional customer care.
  • Organised filing system for important and confidential office documents.

Home Moves Advisor

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE)
Cumbernauld
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Stayed calm under pressure, offering empathetic assistance to upset customers.
  • Participated actively in training sessions to improve call handling skills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving technical queries promptly.
  • Managed high volume of inbound calls for efficient customer service.
  • Assisting vulnerable customers experiencing financial hardships and with additional needs.
  • Meeting sales targets and working on inbound Home Moves retention.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of products to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Provided tailored advice for substantial energy cost savings.
  • Protected customer interests by recommending cost-effective decisions and tailoring advice to match customer requirements.

Receptionist

Sanctuary Housing Association
Cumbernauld
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Acting as front of house whilst remaining the main point of contacts for all professional bodies and the public.
  • Supporting housing officers, managers, and colleagues with ad hoc admin tasks.
  • Maintaining accurate housing records and filing systems.
  • Logging repair requests and updating tenant contact records.
  • Processing cash and card payments.
  • Upkeep of diary and email management for all housing officers and directors.
  • Regularly liaise with various directors, partners and board members by planning documented meetings targeted at strengthening professional relationships between leading organisations.

Education

HNC - Social Sciences

New College Lanarkshire
08.2018 - 09.2019

Level 2 & Level 3 (Advanced) - Operational Delivery

City & Guilds
02.2021 - 02.2022

SVQ Level 2 - Business & Administration

First 4 Skills
08.2015 - 08.2016

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Human intelligence collection
  • Advanced research methods
  • Report Writing
  • Research techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Organisation
  • Risk Assessments
  • Intelligence analysis

Timeline

Intelligence Officer

Home Office
01.2023 - 05.2025

Level 2 & Level 3 (Advanced) - Operational Delivery

City & Guilds
02.2021 - 02.2022

Administrative Officer

HMRC Surge & Rapid Response Team
02.2021 - 01.2023

HNC - Social Sciences

New College Lanarkshire
08.2018 - 09.2019

Home Moves Advisor

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE)
07.2017 - 01.2021

Receptionist

Sanctuary Housing Association
07.2016 - 01.2017

SVQ Level 2 - Business & Administration

First 4 Skills
08.2015 - 08.2016
Kirstin Maxwell