Intelligence Analyst (12-month FTC)

Prevail Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access and wellness discounts for

Cycle to Work Scheme with tax-free sav

Season ticket loans

Private Medical Insurance

Cash-back health benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced leave entitlements

Professional Development Days

Pension scheme

Job summary

Prevail Partners Limited is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join our Operational Intelligence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support the delivery of high-quality, insight-driven intelligence to enable clients to make informed decisions and achieve real-world outcomes.

You will work across the full intelligence lifecycle within a fast-paced consultancy, integrating quickly into the team, delivering high-quality products with minimal supervision from day one.

Qualifications

• Formal intelligence or analytical training from a recognised programme.
• Experience conducting intelligence collection and analysis in government, security, or corporate environments.
• Demonstrable experience producing intelligence reporting for operational teams or senior decision-makers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for manipulating large datasets.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI to communicate findings.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with evidence-based assessments.
• Excellent written communication with minimal supervision.
• Confidence creating briefing materials for stakeholders.
• High IT literacy with Microsoft Office and analytics/visualisation software.
• Understanding of the intelligence cycle, collection planning and requirements management.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Awareness of current affairs and security issues relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex intelligence tasks, delivering actionable intelligence.
• Collaborate to deliver products aligned to client priorities and collection plans.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, translating requirements into outputs.
• Collect, evaluate and analyse information from open-source and commercial sources.
• Produce clear intelligence reports, assessments, and briefings, including visuals.
• Deliver confident verbal briefs to clients and colleagues.
• Apply recognised methodologies to produce evidence-based assessments.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure analytical rigour.
• Use link analysis and data visualisation to identify trends.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Maintain information management and data security standards.
• Learn and use specialist intelligence collection and reporting tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Written communication

Critical thinking

Stakeholder communication

OSINT

Information management

Education

Intelligence training

Tools

GIS tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

About Prevail Partners

Prevail Partners is a leading British intelligence, security and operational support company. We help governments, NGOs and commercial organisations operate safely and effectively in some of the world's most complex environments by combining intelligence, technology and operational expertise. Our teams deliver actionable insight that helps clients manage risk, make informed decisions and achieve meaningful operational impact where it matters most.

Our shared mission is to deliver unrelenting excellence in everything we do, underpinned by integrity, curiosity,accountabilityand care.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst to join our Operational Intelligence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality, insight-driven intelligence that enables our clients to make informed decisions and achieve real-world operational outcomes. Working within a fast-paced consultancy environment, you will contribute across the full intelligence lifecycle, from collection and analysis through to reporting and client briefing.

We're looking for someone who can quickly integrate into the team, work independently with minimal supervision, and deliver high-quality intelligence products from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex intelligence tasks, delivering accurate, timely and actionable intelligence in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver intelligence products aligned to client priorities and collection plans.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, translating client requirements into high-value intelligence products.
• Collect, evaluate and analyse information from a wide range of open-source and commercially available data sources.
• Produce clear, concise and well-structured intelligence reports, assessments, briefings and presentations, including visual and geospatial products where appropriate.
• Deliver confident verbal briefings to clients and colleagues, communicating complex findings in a clear and engaging manner.
• Apply recognised intelligence methodologies and structured analytical techniques to produce evidence-based assessments.
• Conduct peer reviews of intelligence products to ensure analytical rigour and consistent quality.
• Use link analysis, data visualisation and intelligence management tools to identify trends, patterns and relationships.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of intelligence processes, collection methodologies and analytical approaches.
• Maintain high standards of information management, data security and data integrity.
• Learn and utilise a range of specialist intelligence collection, analysis and reporting tools.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Formal intelligence or analytical training through a recognised government, law enforcement, corporate or academic programme.
• Experience conducting intelligence collection and analysis within government, law enforcement, corporate intelligence, security, technology or a similar operational environment.
• Demonstrable experience producing intelligence reporting that supports operational teams or senior decision-makers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience manipulating, analysing and interpreting large or complex datasets.
• Experience using data visualisation and business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, to communicate analytical findings effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information from multiple sources and produce balanced, evidence-based assessments.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and intelligence products with minimal supervision.
• Confidence creating briefing materials and presenting findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• High levels of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and analytical or visualisation software.
• A strong understanding of the intelligence cycle, collection planning and intelligence requirements management.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong awareness of current affairs, geopolitical developments and emerging security issues relevant to the role.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience in national security, law enforcement, corporate security, intelligence or technology environments, particularly those involved in online investigations, OSINT or data analytics.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting investigations, targeting or intelligence-led operations.
• Experience using specialist OSINT platforms, geospatial analysis tools or digital investigation software.
• Experience with structured analytical techniques and intelligence methodologies.
• Experience producing geospatial products using GIS tools.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled research and analytical tools.
• Defence or military intelligence experience.
• Foreign language capability, particularly Arabic, Farsi, Russian or French.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Can quickly integrate into an experienced operational team and make an immediate contribution.
• Is proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of their work.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality intelligence.
• Thinks critically, objectively and exercises sound professional judgement.
• Communicates confidently and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Builds positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Remains calm, organised and effective when working under pressure.
• Is adaptable, curious and motivated to continually learn new technologies and analytical techniques.
• Maintains discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

What We Offer

PrevailPartnersbelieves inrecognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits packageis designedto support your wellbeing, careerdevelopmentand life outside work.

Our benefits include:

• Gym access and wellness discounts for London-based employees.
• Cycle to Work Scheme with tax-efficient savings on bikes and accessories (available following probation).
• Interest-free season ticket loans for annual commuting costs.
• Private Medical Insurance through AXA after two years' service.
• Cash-back health benefits covering eligible dental, optical and everyday healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential mental health, legal, financial and wellbeing support.
• Enhanced leave entitlements to support important life events.
• Professional Development Days dedicated to learning, training and career development.
• A flexible defined contribution pension through NatWest Cushon, including salary exchange options.
• A collaborative, values-led culture with regular social events and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.