Intelligence Analyst @ UK Health Security Agency

Job summary

We are recruiting all-source intelligence analysts at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade to work in the new National Security Intelligence Assessment (NSIA) unit in UKHSA's Analysis and Intelligence Assessment (AIA) Directorate. We expertly fuse all sources of qualitative and quantitative information on UK and global health security threats and their drivers.

We provide insight and foresight to support Ministers, Chief Medical Officers (CMO), and policy and decision makers across Health and HMG; making impact every day.

This is an exciting time to join a growing UKHSA all-source assessment cadre, where you will join a fast-paced environment working across a variety of topic areas and continual opportunities for collaboration and improvement.

Main duties of the job

As a National Security Intelligence Analyst you will:

• Conduct intelligence analysis using structured analytic techniques to contribute to high-quality assessment products that provide UK decision-makers and policymakers with insight into a broad range of health security issues and their implications for the UK.
• Support the development of analytical products by researching, collating, evaluating and interpreting information from a wide range of sources, including complex and potentially conflicting information.
• Work closely with colleagues across AIA, UKHSA and wider government to support collaborative analytical projects and contribute to building effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Maintain an awareness of emerging health security and national security developments within the UK and internationally, identifying issues of potential relevance to UK interests.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, tailoring outputs appropriately for different audiences and clearly articulating levels of confidence and uncertainty.
• Manage your workload effectively, delivering multiple tasks to agreed deadlines and escalating risks or challenges where appropriate.
• Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and continuously developing your analytical skills and subject matter expertise.

Please Note, this list is not exhaustive.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Job description

Job responsibilities

• In NSIA we deliver expert evidence synthesis, analysis and assessment of medical, epidemiological, environmental, bio-scientific and other information related to human health from all sources open, technical and closed.
• We employ critical thinking and structured analytical techniques, including futures projection, to draw out so-what implications. We draw on world-leading talent across a range of disciplines, including intelligence assessment, epidemiology, data science, statistical modelling and social research, to maximise impact through collaboration.
• We deliver assessments that provide insight and foresight to policy and decision-makers in UKHSA, DHSC, and across UK Government, supporting them to understand, prepare for, and mitigate health risks to the UK and its global interests.
• As an analyst in this area, you will produce and support the production of all source intelligence assessment on a wide variety of UK and global health security topics, including international outbreaks and major events; health systems; health mis- and disinformation; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN); medical supply resilience; and health technology. If not already, you will complete extensive training to join the Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA) profession.
• The post offers superb development opportunities and the chance to gain exposure across a broad range of policy areas, achieving real-world impact with the most senior officials at the heart of decision making in government.
• We want to know what you can bring to the mission. In turn we will help you to broaden and deepen your expertise while in post, with a tailored learning and development offering within a supportive and positive working environment.

Essential role criteria

• Professional experience as an all-source intelligence analyst OR a health or bioscience degree (or equivalent qualification) and professional experience in a bioscience or health field (which could be from a policy, diplomatic, technical, clinical, or professional academic background).
• Experience researching, evaluating and interpreting information from multiple sources to support analytical products, assessments, reports or briefings.
• Ability to analyse complex information, identify key findings, patterns and trends, and contribute to evidence-based assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to different audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Selection ProcessDetails

This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles andwill assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Success Profiles - GOV.UK

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed fiveessentialcriteria,and this will be in the form ofa:

• Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• 750 wordsupporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over 750 words.

Longlisting: In the event ofa large number ofapplicationswewilllonglistinto 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting

In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:

• Professional experience as an all-source intelligence analyst OR a health or bioscience degree (or equivalent qualification) and professional experience in a bioscience or health field (which could be from a policy, diplomatic, technical, clinical, or professional academic background).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2:Interview

Success Profiles - GOV.UK

You will be invited to a singleremote interview.

Behaviours and Technical skillswill be tested at interview.

There will be a Technical Presentation.

You will be asked to provide a 5 minute presentation on your assessment of the cause of 'pneumonia of undetermined aetiology' in Russia in October 2026. This part of the interview will be assessed against PHIA professional development framework competencies. Please see below for further information regarding the framework.

The Professional Development Framework for all-source intelligence assessment - GOV.UK

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Making Effective Decisions (Lead Behaviour)
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Interviewdates are yet to be confirmed.

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our core HQ in London Canary Wharf.

We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) working at our office. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport links and benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 10 years as the role requires Security Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Eligibility Criteria

This vacancy is open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service as well as internal applicants.

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

• £37,749- £45,353 (Inner London)

Person Specification

Application Form and Supporting Statement

Essential

• Application Form and Supporting Statement

Behaviours

Essential

• Making Effective Decisions (Lead Behaviour)
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical Presentation

Essential

• Technical Presentation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Core HQ

London (Canary Wharf)

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)