The Royal Navy - Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship

Royal Navy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is seeking an apprentice Intelligence Analyst (Level 4) in Portsmouth. You will start as an Able Rate and train to handle sensitive information, using specialist equipment, while supporting mission-critical intelligence tasks.

Starting salary is £20,400 per year for a 40-hour week, with a 1 year 6 month duration. The apprenticeship offers structured progression toward commissioned officer and ranks based on merit.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and IT literacy for handling sensitive information.
• Ability to learn and apply Royal Navy procedures and standards.
• Strong numerical and analytical thinking with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle sensitive information in secure environments.
• Complete training to become a Level 4 Intelligence Analyst.
• Support readiness and information-gathering on missions.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4)

Job description

• At the heart of every mission, you’ll be in the thick of the action on our most advanced warships, performing an invaluable role as you handle sensitive, and often classified, information
• Use a range of highly specialist, cutting-edge equipment to gather mission-crucial information for the Captain and senior officers
• Operations change quickly, so you’ll adapt to whatever comes your way with quick thinking and clear communication
• You’ll have the sense of pride and purpose that you’ll be helping the Royal Navy do what it does best: protecting our nation’s interests

Training

• Level 4 Intelligence analyst
• Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Intelligence Anlysist within the Royal Navy
• You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond

What happens at the end

If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £20,400 a year
• Working week: Shifts to be confirmed.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start date: 2030-08-02
• Closing date: 2030-08-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Intelligence analyst (level 4)
• Training provider: ROYAL NAVY

About the employer

The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates