The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd
Defence Intelligence Analyst
Nottingham NG2 3AQ
Key information
- Pay
- £34,000 to £51,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 23 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Nov 2026
About this role
Ambitious Defence Intelligence Analyst wanted to drive real impact in Defence & Government from Nottingham.
The UK's defence sector is under pressure to modernise faster than at any point in the last two decades, and intelligence analysis sits right at the centre of that shift. This role is with an established SME operating in Defence & Government, a business that's grown steadily and now needs a Defence Intelligence Analyst to strengthen how it processes, interprets and acts on sensitive information. It's a genuinely mid-level position with room to build a serious career, not a stepping stone role dressed up as something bigger.
Here's what you'll be doing
Analysing intelligence data from multiple sources and turning raw information into clear, actionable assessments
Producing written reports and briefings for internal stakeholders and, where relevant, government clients
Tracking developments across the defence landscape and flagging risks or opportunities early
Working alongside cross-functional teams to make sure intelligence findings actually inform decisions
Maintaining strict standards around data handling, classification and information security
Supporting senior analysts on longer-running projects while building your own specialist knowledge
Here are the skills you'll need
Proven experience in an intelligence, analytical or defence-related role
Strong written communication skills. You'll need to write clearly under time pressure
Comfort working with classified or sensitive material, and the discretion that comes with it
Analytical thinking that goes beyond the obvious. Good analysts spot what others miss
Eligibility for UK security clearance is essential
A collaborative approach. This isn't a role you do in isolation
Key perks and benefits
Salary of £34,000 to £51,000, depending on experience
Bonus scheme on top of base salary
Private medical insurance and pension contribution
Generous annual leave with flexible working built in
Office-based role in Nottingham, with a structured but genuinely supportive team environment
Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence and government work rewards precision, and it rewards people who take responsibility seriously. Investment in the sector keeps rising, which means analysts with strong fundamentals will have no shortage of career options over the next decade. Nottingham has quietly become a solid base for defence and public sector employers, and a Defence Intelligence Analyst here gets access to real projects without the overheads of London.
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