Location
Core HQ London (Canary Wharf) with hybrid working model. You will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) working at the office. Our modern, newly refurbished offices have excellent city centre transport links and are co-located with other government departments including the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Hours
Full Time, flexible working opportunities available within a hybrid working framework.

Salary
£37,749 - £45,353 (Inner London) - Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade. Starting salary will depend on previous government, NHS or Local Authority experience or may be offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade.

About the Role
As an Intelligence Analyst within the National Security and Intelligence Analysis (NSIA) team at UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), you will deliver expert evidence synthesis, analysis, and assessment of medical, epidemiological, environmental, bio-scientific, and other human health-related information from a wide range of sources including open, technical, and closed data. You will employ critical thinking and structured analytical techniques, including futures projection, to draw out implications and provide insight and foresight to policy and decision-makers across UKHSA, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and UK Government.

You will produce and support the production of all-source intelligence assessments on diverse UK and global health security topics such as international outbreaks and major events; health systems; health misinformation and disinformation; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats; medical supply resilience; and health technology.

If not already qualified, you will complete extensive training to join the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA) profession. This role offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to a broad range of policy areas, enabling you to achieve real-world impact with senior officials at the heart of government decision-making.

UKHSA is committed to supporting your professional growth with tailored learning and development within a supportive and positive working environment.

Experience
- Professional experience as an all-source intelligence analyst OR
- A health or bioscience degree (or equivalent qualification) combined with professional experience in a bioscience or health field, which may include policy, diplomatic, technical, clinical, or professional academic backgrounds.
- Experience researching, evaluating, and interpreting information from multiple sources to support analytical products, assessments, reports, or briefings.
- Ability to analyse complex information, identify key findings, patterns, and trends, and contribute to evidence-based assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly and concisely communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

About you
You are a critical thinker with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You are motivated to contribute to public health security and thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. You are adaptable and eager to develop your expertise through continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications
- Professional experience or relevant degree as outlined above.
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, which typically requires UK residency for the last 10 years.
- Completion of training to join the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA) profession if not already qualified.