Intelligence Operations Analyst Registration of Interest Ref. 3881

UK Intelligence Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MI5 is seeking an Intelligence Operations Analyst in West London to analyse data and signals, providing rapid responses with a dedicated team around the clock. You’ll undergo a three-month training period and then join the analyst team for a three-year placement.

Applicants may be final-year undergraduates or recent graduates with a 2:2 degree or higher by Sept 2027, or at least one year of full-time work in analysis. A hearing test is part of the process; commuting to West London is required.

Qualifications

• Must have/be expected to obtain by Sept 2027 a 2:2 degree or above in any subject.
• At least 1 year of full-time work experience using core analysis skills.
• Ability to analyse information, data, evidence or trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data and intelligence and provide rapid response to teams working around the clock.
• Assess a range of intelligence including audio, images, written communications and large data sets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

2:2 degree or above

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

MI5 keeps 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, including MI6 and GCHQ to 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 MI5 means 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.

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