- Pay
- £38–49k
- Where
- Southampton, Hampshire, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Make your mark as a Defence Intelligence Analyst in the Defence & Government sector, based in Southampton.
Defence procurement in the UK is growing, and the organisations behind it need analysts who can turn raw information into decisions that matter.
This employer is an established name in Defence & Government work, the kind of enterprise that runs large-scale programmes with real structure behind them.
A Defence Intelligence Analyst joining now steps into a team with clear frameworks, proper career paths, and work that actually counts.
Here's what you'll be doing: Analyse intelligence data from multiple sources and produce assessments that feed directly into operational decisions Build and maintain reporting frameworks that track emerging risks across Defence & Government programmes Brief senior stakeholders on findings, translating technical detail into something non-specialists can act on Work alongside cross-functional teams to validate intelligence against existing best practices and frameworks Maintain rigorous documentation standards in line with security and compliance requirements Monitor developments in the defence landscape and flag implications before they become problems Here are the skills you'll need: Proven experience in an intelligence, analysis or defence-related role Strong analytical skills and comfort working with classified or sensitive material Clear written and verbal communication.
You'll need to explain complex findings simply Working knowledge of intelligence analysis tools and methodologies Ability to manage competing priorities under a structured, process-driven environment Eligibility for UK security clearance is essential Key perks and benefits: £38,000 to £48,500, depending on experience Private medical and dental insurance Enhanced pension scheme and performance-based bonuses Full-time office role in Southampton, working alongside an established team Structured career development within a large, stable organisation Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence spending isn't slowing down, and neither is the demand for people who can make sense of it.
Southampton has quietly become a strong base for Defence & Government work, with established employers who invest properly in their people.
Few sectors offer this combination of job security, structured progression and work that genuinely shapes national outcomes.
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