Head of Intelligence

Prevail Partners is a leading British intelligence,security and operational support company. We help governments, NGOs and commercial organisationsoperatesafely and effectively in some of the world's most complex environments by combining intelligence,technology and operational expertise. Our teams deliver actionable insight that helps clients manage risk, make informeddecisionsand achieve meaningful operational impact where it matters most.

Our shared mission is to deliver unrelenting excellence in everything we do, underpinned by integrity, curiosity, accountability and care.

We are seeking a Head of Intelligence to lead, develop and grow Prevail's Intelligence capability across UK government, international and commercial clients. This senior leadership role is accountable for the direction, standards, governance and performance of the Intelligence function, which comprises multiple intelligence teams covering a broad range of geographies and client requirements, with approximately 20 to 30 intelligence analysts.

The role leads across all Prevail's intelligence programmes, including intelligence embedded within wider operational protective security. The Head of Intelligence will not manage day-to-day tasking; instead, they will lead and support those who do, ensuring tradecraft, analytical standards and performance expectations are aligned to client requirements and to Prevail's commitment to Unrelenting Excellence.

This role will suit someone who built their intelligence career in UK government, defence, or policing and has since established themselves in commercial intelligence delivery. Based in our London office, the role works closely with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance, People, Legal and Protective Security. Success will be measured through the quality of our intelligence outputs, client satisfaction, business growth, the development and retention of our analysts, and the ongoing development of our technical capabilities including the introduction of new capabilities and enhancement of existing technologies, tools, and processes.

• Set and deliver the direction for Prevail's Intelligence capability, and act as its senior accountable leader.
• Establish and maintain the analytical standards, tradecraft, quality assurance and governance that underpin everything the function produces.
• Lead, support and develop intelligence delivery leads and senior analytical staff across multiple teams.
• Maintain oversight of all intelligence contracts and programmes, monitoring performance, client satisfaction and delivery risk.
• Ensure intelligence embedded within wider operational and protective security is properly resourced and held to the same standards.
• Lead workforce and succession planning, with clear development pathways for analysts at every level.
• Own the development of intelligence tooling and technical capability, including the introduction of new capabilities and enhancements of existing technologies, tools, and processes.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, building senior relationships and leading bids, proposals and client engagements across government, international and commercial markets.
• Support the management of complex operational issues, incidents, escalations and client concerns.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Director of Intelligence and Security, in line with the requirements of the role and the needs of the business.

• Significant senior intelligence experience gained in UK government, military or policing intelligence.
• Substantial experience delivering intelligence commercially, in a consultancy, managed service and comparable private sector environment.
• Proven experience building, leading and scaling an intelligence capability, including accountability for analytical standards and quality.
• Deep working knowledge of the intelligence cycle, collection and requirements management, and structured analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of open source intelligence and data-led analysis, and the tooling and tradecraft behind them.
• Strong understanding of appropriate legal and compliance frameworks applicable: RIPA; UK GDPR;
  Data Protection Act considerations etc.
• Demonstrable success in business development, client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Experience leading senior teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Experience overseeing…