Intelligence Analyst

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave with flexible 2

Office-based role in Newcastle

Room to grow within the business

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a mid-level Intelligence Analyst to shape the future of Defence & Government in Newcastle. This office-based role sits in an established SME that supports national security with rigorous analysis and timely reporting.

You will collect and interpret intelligence from multiple sources, produce briefs for stakeholders, and maintain high standards of accuracy, security, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Intelligence Analyst or in a closely related analytical role.
• Strong written and verbal communication for non-specialist audiences.
• Sound judgement under pressure with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with intelligence cycles, data analysis techniques and reporting frameworks.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.
• Able to work independently within a structured, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, assessing and interpreting intelligence from multiple sources to support operational and strategic decisions
• Producing clear, accurate reports and briefings for stakeholders across the business and, where relevant, government partners
• Identifying patterns, gaps and emerging risks within complex data sets
• Working alongside colleagues in Defence & Government to make sure intelligence products meet operational need
• Maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy, security and confidentiality throughout every stage of the analysis process
• Supporting continuous improvement of analytical methods and reporting tools

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Communication skills

Under pressure judgment

Intelligence cycles

UK security clearance

Job description

An exceptional opportunity for a mid-level Intelligence Analyst to shape the future of Defence & Government in Newcastle.

Defence and government work doesn't sit still. Threats shift, priorities change, and the organisations that support national security need people who can process information quickly and get it into the right hands. This role sits with an established SME operating in the Defence & Government space, a business that's grown steadily and now needs an Intelligence Analyst who can hold their own in a fast-moving environment without needing constant oversight.

Here is what you'll be doing:

Collecting, assessing and interpreting intelligence from multiple sources to support operational and strategic decisions

Producing clear, accurate reports and briefings for stakeholders across the business and, where relevant, government partners

Identifying patterns, gaps and emerging risks within complex data sets

Working alongside colleagues in Defence & Government to make sure intelligence products meet operational need

Maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy, security and confidentiality throughout every stage of the analysis process

Supporting continuous improvement of analytical methods and reporting tools

Here are the skills you'll need:

Proven experience as an Intelligence Analyst or in a closely related analytical role

Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to brief non-specialist audiences clearly

Sound judgement under pressure and a methodical approach to problem-solving

Familiarity with intelligence cycles, data analysis techniques and relevant reporting frameworks

Eligibility for UK security clearance is essential

Comfortable working independently within a structured, process-driven environment

Key perks and benefits:

Salary of £34,500 to £49,500, plus bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and pension contribution

Generous annual leave with flexible working options

Office-based role in Newcastle, with genuine investment in your professional development

A defined role with real room to grow as the business expands

Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?

Defence & Government work offers something a lot of sectors can't: real stakes and real purpose. Newcastle has become a genuine hub for this kind of work, with a growing cluster of organisations that need skilled analysts on the ground. Good Intelligence Analysts are hard to find, which means those who deliver tend to progress quickly.

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