Details Reference number 427900 Salary £34,892 - £39,943 Successful candidates will be offered the minimum of the pay scale and in some circumstances salary negotiations will be dependent on the demonstration of skills and experience. All our roles come with an excellent benefits package, including the generous Civil Service Pension Scheme. Further salary increases depend entirely upon the outcome of our annual pay negotiation with central government. If you are a current Civil Servant transferring to us, your salary will be discussed in line with our pay policies. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer Band D Contract type Permanent Business area CH - Intelligence and Law Enforcement Engagement Type of role Intelligence Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Number of jobs available 3 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 8BG : Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT About the job Job summary We are looking for analytical and detail-oriented individuals to join our Intelligence Analysis team. Were going through an exciting change at Companies House as our new intelligence and law enforcement powers are being introduced. We are already a growing function establishing ourselves in the wider economic crime law enforcement landscape, providing tactical and strategic intelligence assessment. We need committed, experienced Intelligence Analysts who can work independently but are also great as part of a team; working together to identify and tackle emerging issues. Companies House delivers brilliant services whilst embedding a culture of inclusivity. We offer excellent benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave and a pension contribution rate of 28.97%. Also, with our new intelligence and law enforcement powers, our intelligence teams are continuously evolving creating more prospects for development and advancement. If you would like the chance to be part of our team, please continue reading to find out more Job description As an Intelligence Analyst, you will be at the forefront of delivering our new intelligence and law enforcement powers. On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to: Either: Own a high priority threat to develop tactical knowledge that will drive forward the prevention and disruption of suspicious and criminal activity OR: be responsible for strategic intelligence analysis OR be allocated to provide intelligence analysis support to our reactive Law Enforcement and Liaison Team Analyse the available intelligence and information to provide recommendations Focus on the assessment of key threats whilst also identifying new and emerging threats that may need to be addressed in the future. Produce profiles, intelligence assessments and reports. Collect, interpret and evaluate all relevant data and information to clearly and accurately inform decision making and/or facilitate responses Inform understanding of key issues affecting the Register of Companies Develop and maintain an expert level knowledge of analytical methodologies, legislation and specific subject matter expertise Maintain and further develop intelligence flows and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform product development. About the team It's an exciting time to consider joining our Intelligence Analysis team which was established in 2023 and currently consists of Senior Intelligence Analysts, Intelligence Analysts and Researchers. Expansion of the team means we have newly created Intelligence Analyst posts available, with opportunities to undertake tactical or strategic intelligence analysis. We deliver strategic and tactical assessments to inform Companies House and partner agencies. We work collaboratively with colleagues in our internal Data Science team as well as external law enforcement professionals across a range of policing and civil service contexts. Recent legislative change enables us to take a much more proactive response in relation to tactical workstreams. Offering opportunities for hybrid working - with office locations in Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast - these new posts will enable the team to continue to develop the range of outputs we can contribute to intelligence analysis. We subscribe to College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Pathway and can therefore provide opportunity for maintenance of existing accreditation - or demonstration of competence for those who have not had opportunity to engage with this form of continuous professional development in existing employment. To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years. Further information can be found below. Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Where you will be working You will be aligned to either our Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities. Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you, however you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs. Working Hours This is a full time position of 37 hours per week. For any candidates interested in part time, the minimum hours per week we would be able to accommodate due to the nature of the role and team structure, is 30 hours/4 days. Person specification Were looking for Intelligence Analysts who can demonstrate: A proven track record working as an Intelligence Analyst in law enforcement, government or similar Delivering high quality intelligence products and services that identify key findings, intelligence gaps, make recommendations and influence decision making Using analytical tools, techniques and methodologies to gather, receive, analyse, evaluate, develop and disseminate intelligence Handling sensitive information in line with legal and procedural requirements Their knowledge of the intelligence cycle and the role of intelligence in the investigative process The principles of the National Intelligence Model Communicating confidently and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Working Together Managing a Quality Service We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Seeing the Big Picture Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Were looking for Intelligence Analysts with: Formal training in Intelligence Analysis this could be a qualification such as, Level 4 Diploma in Intelligence Analysis, NIAT, GIAT, DIAM, ANACAPA or an equivalent. Tactical/Strategic Intelligence analysis - considerations in drafting intelligence analysis products Data sharing with public/private partners We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Were looking for Intelligence Analysts with: Formal training in Intelligence Analysis this could be a qualification such as, Level 4 Diploma in Intelligence Analysis, NIAT, GIAT, DIAM, ANACAPA or an equivalent. Tactical/Strategic Intelligence analysis - considerations in drafting intelligence analysis products Benefits Alongside your salary of £34,892, Companies House contributes £10,108 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. Head to Our benefits - Working for us - Recruitment ( to find out more about the fantastic benefits package we have at Companies House. We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing. Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. In your application form wed like you to provide: Your Work History and outline your previous experiences/achievements. We are looking for experience in being an Intelligence Analyst in law enforcement, government or similar. Inform us of any training or qualifications that you have that are relevant to the role. A 250 word example where you demonstrate your experience with Tactical/Strategic Intelligence analysis - what are your considerations in drafting intelligence analysis products? A 250 word example where you demonstrate the Seeing the Big Picture behaviour. Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as names and dates) from your employment history and personal statement. The sift criteria is as follows: Formal training in Intelligence Analysis this could be a qualification such as, Level 4 Diploma in Intelligence Analysis, NIAT, GIAT and/or Intelligence Professionalisation Pathway (IPP) Intelligence Analyst accreditation Seeing the Big Picture A proven track record working as an Intelligence Analyst in law enforcement, government or similar Tactical/Strategic Intelligence analysis what are your considerations in drafting intelligence analysis products? Sift Process Well carry out a sift of applications. We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications. Also, if we receive a high volume of applications, we will carry out a pre-sift on your qualification or training that are relevant to the role. At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview. Successful candidates at sift will be invited to a virtual interview. Interview Process Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing the Behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the advert and Strengths. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. If after interview you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit order. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. Key dates (dates are indicative only and could be subject to change) Closing Date: 05 October 2025 (at 23:55) Sift/Shortlist: w/c 06 October 2025 Interview: w/c 20 October 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesnt include ideas or work that isnt your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Your application may be rejected if evidence of plagiarism or reliance on AI is detected. Examples include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own. If you are invited to interview, please be aware the use of AI tools is prohibited (including recording or note taking) and any suspected use may result in the termination of your interview and subsequent withdrawal from the campaign. More information on the ways you should and shouldnt use AI can be found here. Sponsorship Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Companies House holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship, your application may be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Jade Palmer Email : Recruitment team Email : Further information We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission .