Intelligence Analyst - Fixed Term (6 Months) in London

Overview

We are recruiting an Intelligence Analyst to join our Operational Intelligence team on a six-month fixed-term contract (or contractor basis).

You will support the delivery of high-quality, insight-driven intelligence products for Prevail's government, commercial and NGO clients, contributing across the full spectrum of intelligence consultancy and product delivery.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will apply structured analytical techniques, open-source research and intelligence methodologies to deliver timely, actionable intelligence that supports real-world operational outcomes.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced analyst who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment, work with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality outputs from day one.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex analytical tasks with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality intelligence in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Conduct intelligence collection, research and analysis using open-source and commercially available information.
• Apply recognised intelligence analysis methodologies and structured analytical techniques to produce timely, evidence-based assessments.
• Monitor and assess developing geopolitical, security and operational events, identifying emerging risks, trends and mis/disinformation narratives.
• Conduct network and link analysis, mapping and data visualisation to identify relationships, patterns and key insights.
• Produce clear, accurate intelligence reports, assessments, briefings and presentations, including visual and geospatial products where appropriate.
• Brief internal and external stakeholders, translating client requirements into actionable intelligence products and analytical support.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver intelligence aligned to client priorities and collection plans.
• Conduct peer review of analytical outputs to maintain high quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of intelligence processes, methodologies and collection approaches.

Essential Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in an intelligence, law enforcement, defence, national security or corporate intelligence environment.
• Current SC Security Clearance.
• Strong understanding and practical application of OSINT techniques, intelligence collection and research methodologies.
• Experience conducting network/link analysis, mapping and using analytical tools to identify relationships and trends.
• Excellent intelligence writing skills, with experience producing assessments, reports and briefings for operational or strategic decision-makers.
• Experience monitoring developing events and assessing misinformation and disinformation.
• Strong understanding of the intelligence cycle, collection planning and recognised analytical methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to brief internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong awareness of current affairs, geopolitical developments and security issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality intelligence products under tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Formal intelligence or analytical training through a recognised government, military, law enforcement or academic programme.
• Experience supporting government, defence or commercial clients.
• Familiarity with specialist OSINT platforms and commercially available analytical tools.
• Experience conducting geospatial analysis and producing visual intelligence products.
• Experience with structured targeting, investigations or threat analysis.
• Proficiency in a second language, particularly Arabic, French, Farsi or Russian.
• About Prevail Partners

Prevail Partners delivers high-quality intelligence, research and consultancy services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations.

These services are delivered predominantly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We pride ourselves on selecting interesting and meaningful projects where our expertise can make a genuine difference.

You will be joining the company during a period of continued growth and will have the opportunity to support a diverse range of operational and strategic projects across the business.

If you are an experienced intelligence professional looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise to impactful, real-world challenges, we would welcome your application.

Benefits

• AXA Private Medical Insurance: Fully funded private healthcare cover through AXA.
• Health Shield Cashback Plan: Claim cashback on everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, and more.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: A tax-efficient way to save for your future through pension contributions.
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