Analyst (National)

The Long Term and High Security Intelligence Unit is responsible for collating, analysing and disseminating data relating to all counter terrorism, corruption prevention, serious and organised crime and general intelligence to and from the 13 establishments in the Long Term and High Security Estate.

The post holder will work within one of the above functions, which will be indicated at the time of advertising the post.

The post holder will play a critical role in developing the intelligence picture on a range of threats impacting on their area, drawing on existing intelligence products as well as developing their own analysis. The post holder will be responsible for providing quality assured strategic and tactical intelligence analysis which will look across prisons and probation contexts at 'high priority' offenders, offending groups and operational security vulnerabilities in their area.

The post holder will report to the functional lead who in turn reports to the Head of Security and Intelligence LTHSE.

The post holder may be expected to travel between LTHSE sites, as well as regional offices and HQ at times. The base location can be in a number of locations nationally.

This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities., The Long Term and High Security Prisons Group Intelligence Unit has a dual function; to develop operational policy, set national intelligence requirements and tasking and share best practice in relation to the management of offenders charged under antiterrorism legislation and offenders that exhibit extremist behaviours during their time in custody. Additionally it leads on supporting and advising the DDC and Governors on intelligence around Counter-Terrorism, Organised Crime, threat groups and general intelligence capabilities.

The post holder will contribute towards the High Security Estate intelligence picture by analysing data and identifying key chains in collaboration with the team, establishments and management. The role will include identification of gangs, prisoner networks and analysing the impact of operational incidents.

The post holder will also be expected to provide professional support and advice to intelligence analysts in HMPPS operating at local levels.