Securitas UK
Protective Intelligence Team Lead
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Protective Intelligence Team Lead
Protective Intelligence Team Lead – Job Description
About the Role
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing global security and safeguarding communities. We are a leader in the security industry, committed to innovation, excellence, and integrity.
As a Protective Intelligence Team Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission: proactively identifying and mitigating security threats through comprehensive analysis and strategic insights.
Key Details
- Work Pattern: 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (0700–1900 hrs daily, with short-notice mobilisation if required)
- Location: Milton Keynes (Live within 45 mins commute)
- Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
- Experience & Skills: 3–5 years in intelligence, investigations or operations (people management advantageous)
- Industries of Interest: Global security threat analysis, current affairs, intelligence tools
About the Team & Your Responsibilities
The Protective Intelligence Team Lead will head a team of Intelligence Analysts within the Risk Intelligence Center (RIC). Your role is split between strategic leadership and practical execution to deliver actionable intelligence products for Securitas and its clients.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and direct intelligence efforts, aligning with Securitas leadership, clients, and account teams
- Manage a team of Intelligence Analysts, driving performance, development, and morale
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts while collaborating closely with senior colleagues
2. Intelligence Collection & Analysis
- Oversee the collection of data and information, leveraging intelligence tools, research, and manual processes
- Process and input data into databases, systems, and industry-standard tools
- Conduct analytical assessments, producing high-quality intelligence outputs including:
- Alerts and reports (written and verbal)
- Risk assessments and investigations
- Support complex analytic efforts and innovative methodologies, ensuring accessibility for varied stakeholders
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3. Product Dissemination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Distribute intelligence products internally (Securitas) and externally (customers, UK & international stakeholders)
- Maintain consistency and quality in intelligence services, actively seeking customer feedback
- Work closely with clients, cross-functional teams, and external agencies to build intelligence networks
4. Innovation & Adaptability
- Explore and implement new intelligence sources and methodologies to stay ahead of evolving threats
- Act as a role model for best practices in analysis, arising from understanding global security trends
- Drives innovation, seeking opportunities and fostering collaboration within Securitas’ diverse ecosystem
5. Alignment with Securitas Values
- Uphold the core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness
- Recognise risks proactively
- Comply with company policies and safety protocols
- Prioritise safety and ethical conduct in all operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- Proven 5 years employment history, with verifiable documentation (including self-employment/unemployment)
- Exceptional written and spoken English for concise, audience-adaptive reporting
- Strong research, analytical and report writing skills (technically proficient in Microsoft Office and intelligence tools)
- Excellent time management and communication skills, with ability to collaborate and listen effectively
Prefed Skills/Advntage
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- Past experience in people management (desirable, though not essential)
- Hands-on experience with intelligence software (e.g. CEMS, i2 or proprietary systems)
Track record of results in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Securitas Competencies (Expected Proficiencies)
Driving Performance
✔ Takes Ownership: Self-starters who proactively mitigate threats ✔ Expects Excellence: Sets high standards and mentors others ✔ Builds High Performing Teams: Encourages skills growth and upholds teamwork
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Developing Yourself & Others
✔ Is Respectful: Foster inclusive, ethical workplaces while eccepting constructive feedback ✔ Is Empowering: Delegates and activate team autonomy within intelligence operations
Making Our Strategy Happen
✔ Drives Innovation: Advanced techniques demonstrate ongoing professional development ✔ Seeks Opportunities: Net-con grooves by initiating methods/ paving progress from view ever-shifting threat landscapes
What You Can Expect From Securitas UK
Benefits
✅ Competitive salary range (£40k - £45k) ✅ 40 days annual leave + generous flex options ✅ Ongoing training and career growth opportunities in powers from conference reinvestment, materials, global viewpoints ✅ Wellness and healthcare support HEALTH PACK options across all EMPLOYEE NETWORKS:
- On-call GP, mental health support, healthy lifestyle programmes
- Dedicated sessions for work-life balance guidance
- Dental and health plans with cashback (e.g., Speex HSF rediscounted “Health Perks”)
- Cycle to Work Scheme ✅ Mortgage Advice (free) ✅ Pension Plan and Payroll ISA for long-term security
*Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
- Level 2 Disability Confident employer—advocate visible interview fulfillment across eligible candidates.
- Partnered to uphold:
- Race at Work Charter
- Armed Forces Covenant
- Events: BSL Week, FaithSSL Week, Black History Month, International Women’s Day, PRIDE
- Employee Networks as real catalysts driving culture
**Why Join Securitas?’
Core Values:
- Opportunity: Earn potential in ourselves and colleagues
- People: recognize strengths across differences fostering cohesion
- Purpose: make the world a safer place
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