Job Introduction

Role Name: Senior Intelligence Analyst
Contract: Permanent Location: Office
Security Clearance: BPSS SC Region: London
Salary: £41,900 Grade: F (Upper)
Department: Inspections & Enforcement


About Us


The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. The SIA’s purpose is protecting the public through effective regulation of the industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Its regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
The SIA has two main duties: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within the private security industry and the management of a voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme, which measures private security suppliers against independently assessed criteria.
SIA licensing covers security operatives who are in guarding, door supervision, close protection, cash and valuables in transit, and public space surveillance using CCTV, vehicle immobilisation (in Northern Ireland) and key holding. Licensing ensures that private security operatives are fit and proper persons who are properly trained and qualified to do their job.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a pivotal leadership position in an evolving intelligence function.
As Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will lead a small team of Researchers and Intelligence Analysts who are responsible for delivering strategic, tactical and operational intelligence and risk products.
Your role will be instrumental in informing the organisation about key threats facing the industry, helping shape an intelligence led approach through identifying opportunities for operational activity and defining strategic priorities.
The SIA have recently implemented the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) – you would therefore be joining the team during a period where there is scope to enhance and further professionalise our outputs in line with this framework. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is creative, and opportunity focussed.
You will hold a key leadership position within the Intelligence function, supporting the continuous improvement of departmental processes, outputs and team culture.
What are we looking for?
You will be an experienced and enthusiastic intelligence professional with a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. You will have experience of team development and working with others to achieve a shared goal.
We want our future team player to have an interest in Intelligence and Leadership or already be working in this arena with an interest in taking a next step up from being an Intelligence Analyst or similar.
Given the evolving technologies, it’s vital our new team player can keep abreast of developments and changes in Intelligence, as well as working in a fast-paced, but extremely exciting environment.
The post holder should take a proactive approach to their work and be self-motivated, demonstrating high levels of personal responsibility to support organisational priorities.
What you will be doing:

• Management & Leadership– Develop, lead, inspire and motivate a small team of researchers and intelligence analysts. Provide resilience to the Intelligence Unit leadership team.
• Outputs – Quality assure and be accountable for the delivery of timely, quality and accurate team outputs. Ensure robust monitoring and management of team performance. Provide feedback and guidance to staff to support them in achieving their best.
• Expertise – Provide expertise in the field of research and intelligence analysis, identify good practice and evolve team processes to provide a future focussed function, skilled at identifying emerging threats. Direct and coordinate research and analysis at strategic, tactical and operational levels, ensuring the linking of information and intelligence to identify patterns and trends.
• Frameworks & Legislation- Ensure procedures and practices comply with SIA Policies, the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Human Rights Act, and all relevant legislation. Utilise the techniques and methodologies identified by the National Intelligence Model.
• Strategic Analysis - Use your expertise to inform and direct strategic policy, to inform business planning, operational activity and the continual development of the operational risk model. Deliver the annual strategic assessment and provide direction to the Executive Director Group and Strategic Governance Groups concerning operational threats.
• Tactical Analysis - Manage the production of tactical and operational intelligence products to drive and task the activity of the operational teams and departments, Tactical Tasking & Coordination Group and key contacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work proactively and collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders across the SIA, Private Security Industry, analytical, law enforcement and regulatory communities. Undertake a proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving across departmental and organisational boundaries.
• Projects – Be proactive in identifying opportunities for your area of business, working with others to implement solutions. This may include workstreams such as the ongoing development of IT systems and use of new analytical techniques.

What skills are we looking for?

• Experience of leading and managing the production of operational, tactical and strategic analytical products.
• Leadership and management skills and practical experience of this within an intelligence function.
• Experience in developing and managing a high performing team, being held accountable for the delivery of outputs to aid operational daily business.
• Have successfully completed a nationally recognised Intelligence Analyst training programme. (NIAT or GIAT)
• Detailed practical understanding and experience of legislation relating to the control and processing of information. (Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, Common Law Police Disclosure).
• Ability to demonstrate experience of building strong, positive working relationships that supports the influencing and negotiating with Senior Key Contacts

It would be great if you have experience in these areas:

• Understanding of The Private Security Act 2001.
• Understanding of the SIA’s regulatory products.
• Practical knowledge of software including i Base, Analyst Notebook, Microsoft CRM and Microsoft Office products.
• Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) accreditation; Senior Analyst, Intelligence Analyst or Researcher roles preferable.

Competencies that we are looking out for in this role:

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  Management & Leadership – Ensure colleagues and stakeholders have a clear understanding of objectives, expectations and deadlines, accounting for varying individual needs, ensuring equal opportunity for all. Recognise and celebrate achievements, effectively manage unsatisfactory performance and conduct, challenge inappropriate behaviour.
• Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

What can you expect from us?

• A welcoming and innovative work environment.
• Continued support and development opportunities.
• Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, with pay rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
• A variety of discounts including Gymflex,
• £41,900 per annum
• Civil Service Pension Scheme – Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%

Selection process for this role:

• Candidates to fill out an anonymous application; please fill out as much information as possible
• We will be undertaking an in-person assessment centre at our offices in Canary Wharf, w/c Monday 6th January 2025
• Interview dates w/c 14th January 2025, on MS teams.
• The interview process is application, assessment (more details to be given on assessment day) and interview.

Please note - if you do not meet the essential work or qualification experience, you will be automatically rejected by the pre-screening questionnaire.


The SIA is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our approach: do more than just our duty. We explain this in more detail in our equality, diversity and inclusion policy. We actively promote equality, take positive action to redress inequality and build a culture that champions diversity and inclusion. By doing this, we will ensure that we build equality, diversity and inclusion into the way we think and work. As an employer, the diversity of our employees enriches us and enables us to better carry out our role as a regulator. We value the skills and qualities each employee brings with them into the organisation.