Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Analyst, HMNB Clyde

Role overview

The Ministry of Defence Police is a civilian policing organisation that protects the UK’s Defence community, assets and critical infrastructure. Its work spans armed policing, specialist investigative and intelligence functions, and professional civilian support, with teams operating alongside the Ministry of Defence, US Visiting Forces, and other security partners across the UK.

In this role, you will support HMNB Clyde, home to the UK’s Continuous-At-Sea nuclear deterrent, by turning complex intelligence requirements into practical insight. The position sits at the centre of a national security mission and involves producing high-quality analytical outputs that help stakeholders act quickly and confidently.

What you will do

You will work with operational teams, Defence stakeholders, and national agencies to share intelligence safely and effectively. Your focus will be on identifying threats, gaps, patterns, and trends, and converting raw information into clear assessments that support decisions on priorities, resources, and operational activity.

You will also prepare concise verbal and written briefings, contribute to collection planning, and support the use of analytical material in legal proceedings when needed. The role requires consistent adherence to legal requirements, professional standards, and internal guidance.

Key accountabilities

• Define and interpret stakeholder needs so intelligence outputs match operational requirements.
• Build and sustain internal and external relationships to enable appropriate sharing of data, information, and analysis.
• Gather and assess information to help shape collection plans and analytical products.
• Carry out analysis at strategic, tactical, and operational levels using suitable methods and tools.
• Identify patterns, trends, intelligence gaps, threats, risks, and harm, then make practical recommendations.
• Deliver briefings and presentations that are clear, evidence-based, and suitable for senior audiences, including court use when required.
• Work within all relevant legal frameworks, policies, principles, and guidance.

Experience and background

The ideal candidate will already have experience in an intelligence, analytical, investigative, policing, military, government, or similar environment. You should be comfortable working with complex datasets, producing structured intelligence assessments, and supporting investigations or operational work with actionable insight.

You will need to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines, and work confidently with a range of stakeholders such as operational officers, investigators, and partner organisations.

Required qualifications and capabilities

You must either already hold, or be willing to gain, formal intelligence analysis training. Suitable examples include National Intelligence Analysis Training (NIAT), Government Intelligence Analyst Training (GIAT), Defence Intelligence Analyst Module (DIAM), New Analyst Programme (NAP), Intelligence Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship, or the Forensic Analytics Intelligence Analyst course.

Experience or qualification as an IPP Intelligence Analyst is also required or must be achieved.

For this Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Analyst post, you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, NCIA Core, NSIM Assessor, and completion of the CT Pathway.

Clearance and checks

The successful candidate will need Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and, after DV is granted, additional internal checks will also be carried out.

Working arrangements

This post is based on site at HMNB Clyde in Faslane, Helensburgh, Scotland. Some roles may allow a hybrid pattern where business needs permit, but office-based staff are expected to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office, subject to site capacity and any workplace adjustments. Travel to other MOD sites or official business locations counts towards office attendance.

The role does not include relocation expenses. External recruits joining the MOD for the first time in Civil Service employment will be subject to a six-month probation period. Interview travel costs will not be reimbursed.

Pay and benefits

The salary for this post is £37,720. The Ministry of Defence also contributes £10,927 towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, and the employer pension contribution rate is 28.97%.

• Role-specific learning and development support
• Flexible working options, where business needs allow
• An inclusive culture that supports diversity
• Civil Service pension benefits

Additional information

The department is reviewing pay-related allowances, which may affect the allowances attached to this vacancy.

Moving to the MOD from another employer may affect your access to childcare vouchers, including moves from other government departments. You may be eligible for other schemes such as Tax-Free Childcare.

The MOD operates a smoke-free working environment policy across the Defence workforce, covering staff, contractors, visitors, and other non-MOD personnel, with limited exemptions applying in some locations.

The organisation may contact applicants for a voluntary and anonymous recruitment satisfaction survey. Any additional information shared for service improvement may involve personal data processed under the UK GDPR, in line with the MOD Privacy Policy Notice.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support an application, but all examples and statements must be truthful, accurate, and based on your own experience. Applications may be withdrawn if plagiarism or misrepresentation is identified, and internal candidates may face disciplinary action.

Selection process

This recruitment follows the Success Profiles framework and will assess behaviours, strengths, and experience.

Applicants must submit a CV covering employment history, qualifications, and relevant skills/experience, together with a 500-word personal statement. Shortlisting will be based on the CV and personal statement.

Sifting is scheduled to begin in the week commencing 13/07/2026, though this may change depending on application volumes. Interviews are expected to take place on Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 03/08/2026, subject to change.

The assessment at interview will include the behaviours Managing a Quality Service and Delivering at Pace, along with two strength-based questions.

Professional profile

This position aligns with the College of Policing Intelligence Analyst professional profile.

Other notes

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