Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£48,000 per annum

About the Role
The Senior Intelligence Analyst will lead the Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) Private Security Industry Research and Analysis team. This role involves managing priorities, developing team capability, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality strategic, tactical, and operational intelligence products. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, law enforcement, and regulatory partners to identify emerging threats, risks, and trends. Your ability to transform complex information into clear insight will support effective regulation of the private security industry across the UK. This is an influential position for an experienced intelligence professional who combines analytical expertise with leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About the Organisation
The SIA is the independent regulator for the private security industry in the UK, operating as an arm’s length body of the Home Office. Its purpose is to protect the public through effective regulation, including compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities such as guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV. The SIA also manages a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme to raise standards across the sector.

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £48,000, the SIA contributes £13,007 towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Additional benefits include a welcoming and innovative work environment, continued support and development opportunities, access to training for recognised qualifications, flexible working arrangements, and an annual leave entitlement starting at 27.5 days, increasing with length of service up to 32.5 days. Other benefits include a variety of discounts such as Gymflex and competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme contributions.

Experience
- Proven ability to produce and lead the production of operational, tactical, and strategic analytical intelligence products.
- Practical experience managing an intelligence function and leading a high-performing team accountable for delivering essential operational outputs.
- Successful completion of a nationally recognised Intelligence Analyst training programme.
- At least 5 years’ experience working as an Intelligence Analyst within a law enforcement or regulatory environment.
- Detailed practical understanding of the National Intelligence Model principles.
- Strong knowledge of legislation relating to information control and processing, including the Data Protection Act, GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, Human Rights Act, Common Law Police Disclosure, and other relevant regulatory legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive working relationships to influence and negotiate with senior key contacts.

About You
- Experienced intelligence professional with leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, operational teams, law enforcement, and regulatory partners.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into clear, actionable insight.

Qualifications
- Successful completion of a nationally recognised Intelligence Analyst training programme is essential.
- Desirable knowledge includes practical understanding of the Private Security Act 2001 and the SIA’s regulatory products.
- Practical knowledge of software such as iBase, Analyst Notebook, Microsoft CRM, and Microsoft Office to facilitate daily intelligence activities including building queries, collating information, producing reports, and communication.