Security Intelligence Specialist

Cadent Gas; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cadent as a Security Intelligence Specialist and play a key role in protecting national infrastructure. This high-impact position involves threat assessment, intelligence analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders across the energy sector. You'll help shape security decisions and contribute to national security initiatives while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18% of salary

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Proven track record in intelligence analysis and security reporting.
• Ability to condense complex information into clear insights.
• Understanding of counterintelligence and insider threats.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess threats to people and infrastructure.
• Monitor physical and environmental threats.
• Lead the production of intelligence bulletins.

Skills

Analytical Expertise

Communication Skills

Security Knowledge

Professional Integrity

Education

Membership of a recognised security institution

Job description

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Turn intelligence into action to protect people, assets and operations

As a Security Intelligence Specialist at Cadent, you will play a key role in identifying and assessing threats to our people, infrastructure and strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to help shape a secure and resilient organisation.

You will monitor and assess a wide range of physical and environmental threats, including criminal activity, insider risks, and extremist group activity. Working closely with cyber intelligence colleagues, you will deliver converged threat assessments and provide actionable insights to inform business decisions and security strategy.

This is a highly visible role where you will represent Cadent across the energy sector, government forums and law enforcement networks. You will also lead the production of intelligence bulletins, support incident response, and contribute to national security initiatives.

Why you will love this role:

This is a high-impact role that combines intelligence analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic influence.

• Strategic Insight – Deliver intelligence-led assessments that shape security decisions across the business.Cross-Sector Collaboration – Build trusted relationships with government, law enforcement and industry partners.
• Operational Relevance – Monitor real-time threats and provide timely, actionable intelligence to protect Cadent’s operations.
• Thought Leadership – Represent Cadent in national forums and contribute to shaping UK security policy.
• Professional Growth – Engage in continuous development and gain exposure to high-profile projects and national security processes.

Skills and Experience

You are a skilled intelligence analyst with a strong understanding of physical security, threat monitoring and strategic assessment.

• Qualifications & Experience – Membership of a recognised security institution (or willingness to work towards), with a proven track record in intelligence analysis and security reporting.
• Analytical Expertise – Ability to condense complex information into clear, actionable insights and produce high-quality intelligence products.
• Security Knowledge – Understanding of counterintelligence, insider threats, and national security vetting (SC level or willingness to obtain).
• Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional Integrity – High level of discretion and commitment to handling sensitive data responsibly.

Looking to make a difference in national infrastructure protection? Join Cadent as a Security Intelligence Specialist and help us stay ahead of emerging threats. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking, intelligence-led security team.

Please note that this position will close on Thursday 5th June, with interviews scheduled to commence from Monday 9th June.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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