Protective Intelligence Analyst

Securitas UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Job description

About The Role

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing global security and safeguarding communities. We are a leader in the security industry, committed to innovation, excellence, and integrity.

As a Protective Intelligence Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to proactively identify and mitigate security threats through comprehensive analysis and strategic insights.

Work Pattern: 0800-1700hrs Mon-Fri, with the flexibility to mobilize at short notice if required.

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum

Live within a 45-minute commute of the office in Milton Keynes.

Good knowledge and interest in current affairs and the global security threat landscape.

Job Opportunity

The Protective Intelligence Analyst is a role within the Risk Intelligence Center (RIC). The role is responsible for operating and supporting the delivery of intelligence products and services to Securitas and Securitas’ customers. There is a high degree of autonomy expected from this role, with a focus on intelligence output and customer-specific intelligence requirements, and as such the role is suited to someone with 1-2 years experience in intelligence and/or investigations.

The primary focus of the Protective Intelligence Analyst is to collect, process, and analyze data and information to inform the production of intelligence products and services and disseminate these globally to customers internally and commercially.

The role reports directly to the Protective Intelligence Manager and requires strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills, in addition to proficiency in IT systems including Microsoft Office and specific intelligence tools. Being able to work autonomously is key to the success of this role, supported by direction and guidance from RIC leadership and management.

Working within a dynamic and demanding environment, the role requires flexibility and agility, including mobilizing on short notice to meet operational requirements, and some evening and weekend work. The role is Monday – Friday working with a weekend rotation. Travel may be required to visit customers on occasion. Responsibilities will evolve over time, with opportunities for ongoing development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Direction of intelligence efforts based on instruction from managers and seniors, colleagues, and clients, and based on own identification and initiative.
• Collection of data and information, including use of intelligence tools, and manual processes including research.
• Processing of intelligence into databases, forms, logs, systems, templates etc.
• Analysis of data and information using recognized intelligence techniques and supporting seniors with more complex and/or demanding efforts.
• Production of finished intelligence products autonomously, or with support / supporting seniors, including (but not limited to) alerts, analysis (assessments, reports etc.) and investigations. This includes both written products and verbal presentations.
• Dissemination of intelligence products to stakeholders, including internally within Securitas, and commercially to customers, both in the UK and overseas.
• Support the management and drive of operational excellence through ongoing Evaluation and Feedback of intelligence services, including maintaining the highest level of consistency and quality. Additionally, managing ongoing service development by maintaining awareness of innovation within intelligence to ensure implementation of the latest techniques and tactics, best practices, and information relevant to the RIC.
• Prioritize and manage workloads for customer projects which may have immediate, short, medium and/or long-term requirements.
• Be able to work autonomously without direct supervision in dynamic situations.
• Being a central point of contact, managing expectations, and enabling collaboration with other RIC resources and teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support the identification and development of new sources and methods of research to ensure that intelligence products reflect the latest methodologies and best practices.
• Maintaining awareness of innovation within intelligence to develop and implement the latest techniques and tactics, best practices, and information relevant to the RIC and own self-development.
• Support management and seniors and provide guidance to junior colleagues in order to maximize their development, efficiency, and morale.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Securitas organisation, including client facing staff and global colleagues.
• Work closely in partnership with other internal stakeholders and be willing to challenge the status-quo.
• Liaise and collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and agencies (both internally and externally) in the UK and internationally to build an intelligence network.
• Demonstrate understanding and engagement with the Securitas Core Values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, whilst showing a natural ability to recognize risk within the workplace and consider safety as a priority, complying with relevant policies, procedures, and training as provided by the Company.

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English to deliver intelligence reports to various audience levels.
• Ability to prioritize and plan own work and manage time effectively to meet objectives and deadlines, while remaining calm under pressure.
• Have a five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self-employment, or full and part-time education during that period.
• The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Competencies

Driving Performance

• Takes Ownership
• Expects Excellence
• Delivers Sustainable Results
• Builds High Performing Teams

Developing Yourself & Others

• Is Respectful
• Is Empowering
• Leads by Example
• Gives & Asks for Feedback

Making Our Strategy Happen

• Drives Innovation
• Seeks Opportunities
• Fosters Collaboration
• Values Diverse Perspectives

Desirable

• Experience in intelligence and/or investigations.