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Join us and help be the energy behind the change.
Here at National Gas, we are at the forefront of the UK's move towards sustainable energy and achieving our Net Zero goals by 2050. Whilst our teams work behind the scenes to develop the future of our energy systems, our engineers are out in the field delivering the natural gas demands of today.
About the role
As a Threat Intelligence Analyst, you’ll join our dynamic threat intelligence team. This role focuses on monitoring and conducting horizon scanning of geopolitical issues and strategic cyber threat trends that may impact against National Gas objectives. The role will involve daily geopolitical analysis and identifying risks to the organisation. You’ll be required to sift large volumes of material on geopolitical and strategic cyber threat issues, providing analysis against Priority Intelligence Requirements and update and develop key indicators or warning in support of the wider threat intelligence team.
You’ll get stuck into:
- Monitoring and conducting horizon scanning of geopolitical and strategic cyber threat issues and trends that may impact against National Gas objectives.
- Working with wider intelligence analysts to develop and provide all source analysis in support of the weekly intelligence summary and other routine security and intelligence products.
- Day to day analysis and monitoring of geopolitical and strategic cyber threat developments against National Gas Priority Intelligence Requirements.
- Contributing to the analysis and delivery of broad thematic issues that inform wider National Gas strategy and implementation and the security risks posed.
- Monitor geopolitical intelligence and cyber security feeds. Provide geopolitical assessments and trends which will be included in the weekly intelligence summary and other routine products and briefings.
About you
For you to thrive as an analyst, you’ll need a foundation knowledge of geopolitics and/or geoeconomics, cyber trends and the ability to produce all source analysis and assessments. You’ll have a working understanding of, and interest in, the geopolitical and political context. You’ll have the ability to work independently and proactively, and must be able to independently conduct high-quality preliminary research and analysis. This means you written skills will be excellent, able to provide strong quantitative analysis. You’re verbal communication skills will be strong, meaning you can clearly explain difficult issues in a concise manner to the wider security and intelligence team.
We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
What youll need
You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in or related to:
- International Relations
- Global Geopolitics
- International Security
A cover letter is essential to help us understand why you're a great fit for the role. Be sure to include any other relevant experience or university modules.
You'll need to have permanent right to work in the UK for the entirety of this programme, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This role works closely with the UK Critical National Infrastructure, so requires National Security Vetting. This means that you can’t have a criminal record and in the last 5 years you can’t have been out of the UK for cumulatively 6 months or greater.
Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.
What you can expect from us
At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.
You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer.
In return, you’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work. Your starting annual salary will be £34,646, plus a bonus scheme and a welcome payment of £2000. You'll receive a generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell additional days.
The nice to knows
As part of our Hybrid working approach, your time will be split between office days, site visits and working from home.
You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in September 2025, fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.
Your next steps
You'll be offered support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way. We encourage you to only apply for one scheme, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.
If your online application is successful, you’ll be invited to a virtual solo interview. The final stage is an in-person Assessment Centre at our Warwick Head Office on Friday 6th December 2024, so you must be available on this day . You will get support towards travel costs.
Applications close on Sunday 27th October 2024. Each year, we receive a large volume of applications, so we'd encourage you to apply early.
