Application and shortlisting
You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role.
Technical: You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role.
- Prepared to give evidence in court as required
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Already hold or be willing to obtain College of Policing Intelligence Professionalisation Programme certification
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Successful completion (or willingness to attain) National Intelligence Analysis Training or equivalent qualification (GIAT, DIAM, ACT)
If you cannot answer yes to this question you will not be able to proceed further with your application.
You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria.
Essential criteria
Experience
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Lead criteria 1: Experience of working as an Intelligence Analyst within a law enforcement, regulatory, or investigative environment, including the development of intelligence products and evidential packages to support operational or enforcement activity.
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Lead criteria 2: Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex information, producing high-quality intelligence reports, assessments, or briefings that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to meet the needs of a range of audiences.
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Strong analytical and digital skills, with experience of using intelligence, analytical, or data visualisation tools (such as Power BI, i2 Analysts Notebook, Chorus/CSAS, or equivalent systems) to identify insights and communicate key messages effectively.
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Experience of reviewing and interpreting large, complex, or disparate datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making.
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Ability to manage a substantial and varied workload with minimal supervision, effectively prioritising competing demands and delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria.
If successful at lead criteria 1 sift your application will progress to lead criteria 2 sift. If successful at lead criteria sift, your application will progress to full sift.
In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise.
Interview
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role.
Experience
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Experience of the development of intelligence products and evidential packages to support operational or enforcement activity.
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting complex information, producing high-quality intelligence reports, assessments, or briefings that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to meet the needs of a range of audiences.
- Strong analytical and digital skills, with experience of using intelligence, analytical, or data visualisation tools (such as Power BI, i2 Analysts Notebook, Chorus/CSAS, or equivalent systems) to identify insights and communicate key messages effectively.
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Experience of reviewing and interpreting large, complex, or disparate datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making.
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Ability to manage a substantial and varied workload with minimal supervision, effectively prioritising competing demands and delivering high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
Expected Timeline
Advert closes: 6th September 2026 (23:55)
Sift: Expected to take place during week commencing 7th September 2026
Final panel interview: Expected to take place during week commencing 28th September 2026
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).
Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) Requirements (SC)
Appointment will be subject to the candidate having, or being able to achieve, National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) level and Non-Police Personnel Vetting at Level 2..
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK at least 3 of the last 5 years, 2 of which must have been the immediately preceding years from the point of application (although there are some exceptions e.g. if you have been serving abroad with HM Armed Forces).
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
Checks will be made against:
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a departmental/company records check which will include, for example personal files, staff reports, sick leave returns and security records
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a check of both spent and unspent criminal records
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a check of credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
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a check of Security Service (MI5) records
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exceptionally, if there are any unresolved security concerns about the individual, or if recommended by the Security Service, the individual may also be interviewed
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in the event of any unresolved financial concerns, the individual may also be required to complete a separate financial questionnaire so that a full review of personal finances can be carried out
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checks may extend to third parties included on the security questionnaire.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reserve List
A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications
Making a complaint
The law requires that 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.
If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSAs Director of People at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
