Security Information Research Analyst

Job summary

Join the House of Commons as a Security Information and Risk Assessment Analyst within the Security Information and Risk Assessment Service (SIRAS), a unique role at the heart of UK Parliament. This position focuses on delivering open-source research and security advice to and security advice to Members of Parliament, Peers, and their staff, helping to safeguard people, information, and digital assets during overseas travel. You will work with information from internal and external partners, including government and security agencies, to provide clear, actionable guidance.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Job description

In this varied role, you will contribute to Joint Parliamentary Risk Assessments, conduct online vulnerability assessments, and use open-source information tools to identify emerging threats. You’ll collaborate closely with parliamentary teams and policing partners, ensuring risks are accurately assessed and mitigated. This is an exciting opportunity to apply analytical skills in a high-impact environment, supporting the safety and resilience of UK democracy.

Person specification

• Ability to collate information from a variety of sources, assessing the validity of information obtained
• Ability to build inclusive and effective relationships with a diverse group of colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, via both written and verbal communication
• Ability to demonstrate organisational skills and collaborative workinG
• Experience of using common social media platforms and an understanding of how harmful content can be reported

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,379, House of Commons contributes £10,538 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1, 3 and 4 in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

You may be asked to complete a task at the interview stage. Further information will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : recruitment@parliament.uk
• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Attachments

Security Information Research Analyst - Job Description Opens in new window (docx, 939kB)House of Commons Benefits Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 712kB)