Trainee Intelligence Analyst

Age Requirements

You can join between the ages of 18 – 36. At the time of your application you will need to be between 17 years & 9 months old and 35 years & 6 months old.

GCSE Grade A–C/9‑4 or Scottish National 5 grade A‑C in Maths, English Language and three other academic subjects, such as History, Geography, Science (double counts as 2 GCSEs), Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Business Studies or any language qualification.

• CTC (Counter Terrorist Check)
• SC (Security Check) at Phase 1 Training
• DV (Developed Vetting) at Phase 2 Training

• Become an expert in an area of military intelligence
• Specialise throughout your career in areas such as counter‑intelligence, human intelligence, operational intelligence, signals intelligence, languages and cyber
• Use analysis and assessment to influence high‑level decision‑making
• Work in a high‑security environment and support operations worldwide
• Obtain valuable qualifications, including university degrees, through training credits

Step 1 – Initial military training (3‑6 weeks) teaches fieldcraft, weapons handling and basic soldiering. The course is delivered at Pirbright (Surrey) or Winchester (Hampshire).

Step 2 – 15‑week Phase 2 Training at the Joint Intelligence Training Group near Bedford, where you develop analytical and intelligence‑briefing skills and prepare for deployment. Successful completion leads to a Junior Command and Leadership course and promotion to Lance Corporal.

Training salary: £27,282. Upon completion as Lance Corporal you earn £35,310 per year. All training counts toward degree‑level credits in Intelligence and International Relations.

A timeline from application to Phase 2 completion is approximately 3‑6 months, though individual circumstances may vary.

The overall process can take 3‑5 months.

As an Intelligence Corps operative you will analyse intercepted communications, become a language expert, conduct defensive cyber operations and deliver advanced battle‑winning communications. You may also specialise as a Cyber Warfare Specialist or in Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (EWSI). Your work supports critical operations across the globe.

Serve part‑time while maintaining a civilian career. Training occurs on evenings and weekends, with opportunities for overseas deployments and adventure training.