Intelligence Operations Analyst Registration of Interest

MI5; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Weekend premium

Job summary

MI5 in West London is recruiting an Intelligence Operations Analyst. You’ll analyse data and intelligence, supporting teams around the clock with a rotating pattern of early, late and night shifts, including weekends.

A three‑month training period leads into a three‑year placement with ongoing personal development and regular time off within cycles. You’ll need a 2:2 degree or above by Sept 2027 or equivalent work experience, plus the ability to analyse information and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Analytical ability to interpret data, evidence or trends.
• Strong communication skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data and intelligence and provide rapid response to teams working around the clock.
• Work in shifts including early, late and night shifts, with weekends.

Education

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Job description

Location: West London
Salary: £41,843 per annum. Following the successful completion of your training, you’ll also be eligible for a Shift Disturbance Allowance of up to £8,085 per year and a Weekend Premium of £4,495 per year.

Flexible working: this is a full-time role with shift patterns involving a rotating pattern of early, late and night shifts, including weekends. Due to the nature of this role, flexible, home or remote working isn’t possible.

About us

MI5keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, includingMI6 and GCHQto disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.

About the role

Those who seek to do us harm don’t work 9am to 5pm, so neither do we. As an Intelligence Operations Analyst, you’ll analyse data and intelligence and provide a rapid response to teams working around the clock. Working in shifts alongside an expert team, you’ll assess a range of intelligence including audio files, images, written communications and large data sets. The insights and connections you and your team provide could lead to major turning points in live investigations.

This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long‑term career in intelligence analysis. Upon joining, you’ll undertake a three-month training period combining classroom learning with practical experience alongside experienced operational analysis teams. You’ll then join the analyst team for an initial three-year placement. Your rotating shift pattern will involve a mix of earlies, lates and nights, including weekends. You’ll receive regular days off throughout your shift cycle, including extended periods away from work, plus dedicated personal development time. Please note, you’ll need to be able to commute to West London and be ready to start work promptly for early shifts.

You might be a final year undergraduate or a recent graduate, returning to work after a break, looking for a career change or simply a new challenge. To apply, you'll have, or be expected to obtain by September 2027, a 2:2 degree or above, in any subject or at least one year's full-time work experience using the core skills needed for analysis. Specific analyst experience isn’t required, but you should be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse information, data, evidence or trends.

Collaborative and comfortable working under pressure, you’ll enjoy solving problems and puzzles and be a confident communicator. Due to the fact the role involves listening to audio files, you’ll be required to complete a hearing test as part of the application process. If you wear hearing aids, you’ll be able to complete the test using them.

Before you register

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, there are some eligibility criteria you’ll need to meet (as well as some recommendations we’d make to aid your registration and any future application). You will need to:

• be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read more on our eligibility criteria
• if successful at the end of the recruitment process, undergo Developed Vetting and comply with our no drugs policy . Learn more about the vetting process
• familiarise yourself with our guidance on the use of artificial intelligence tools in applications
• complete your registration, application and all recruitment processes from within the UK

This role is based in West London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider the financial and practical implications before applying. Remote or home working is not possible due to the secure nature of our work.

We recommend using a different email address (without identifying details) for your contact with us. This will help keep your personal and application correspondence separate and more secure. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.

we welcome applications from all eligible candidates.