Entry Level Roles Part 2

October 04, 2026

Hi everyone again…

Quick one, because there are 5 more opportunities..

The first role on this list closes at 11:55pm tomorrow (Monday 5th October). If it's for you, apply today.

  1. Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme, MI5, London
    A structured training programme to become a fully trained Intelligence and Data Analyst at MI5. They teach you the analyst skills.

Key details:

  • £40,428

  • Permanent, fully office based in Central or West London

  • 5.5 year programme: 4 months of intensive training, then 2 to 3 postings

  • 25 days leave rising to 30, plus 12 protected learning days a year

  • Closes Monday 5th October at 23:55

What you'll be doing:

  • Learning structured analysis, data handling and advanced tools

  • Working with complex datasets to spot patterns and connect activity

  • Producing intelligence that shapes MI5 investigations

  • Building technical skills over time, including coding and querying

Who this is for:
Graduates and career changers. You need either a 2:1 degree in any subject where you worked with data or evidence, or at least one year of full-time work using information to draw conclusions. You don't need to be a trained analyst already. There's also a hearing test at the final stage, as the role involves analysing audio.

MI5: Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=2015268

  1. Targeted Intercept Officer, National Crime Agency, London or Warrington
    Cyber adjacent intelligence work at entry grade: intercepting and analysing criminal communications to tackle serious organised crime.

Key details:

  • £37,428 + 20% shift premium (+£4,218 London weighting)

  • London or Warrington, fully office based, shift work

  • 10 roles available

  • Closes Thursday 8th October at 23:55

What you'll be doing:

  • Analysing communications to find tactical and strategic intelligence

  • Getting that intelligence to operational teams fast

  • Handling sensitive intelligence securely

  • Working with police forces and other government agencies

Who this is for:
Career changers from admin, police or analysis jobs who want security clearance on their CV. You'll need to get DV clearance, and there's a 10 week training programme if you're successful.

National Crime Agency: Targeted Intercept Officer, Intelligence
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=2015628

  1. Vetting Officer, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
    An entry level role in personnel security, running security clearance applications for the department.

Key details:

  • £27,430 national, £30,860 London

  • 9 month fixed term, full time, part time or job share

  • London, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Salford

  • Closes Monday 12th October at 23:55

What you'll be doing:

  • Starting and tracking security clearance applications

  • Managing the vetting enquiries inbox

  • Keeping vetting data accurate

  • Supporting the wider security team, including insider risk work

Who this is for:
Career changers with strong admin and organisation skills and a genuine interest in security. The advert says vetting experience is useful but not needed, as they'll train you. You'll need to be willing to go through SC clearance, which they'll sponsor.

  1. Student Placement, Technology, Counter Terrorism Policing, West London or Birmingham
    A paid placement year in tech with Counter Terrorism Policing.

Key details:

  • £27,705

  • West London or Birmingham

  • Roles include junior DevOps, software development and business analysis

  • Closes 15th November

Who this is for:
Undergraduates only, doing a sandwich year who go back to uni in Autumn 2028.

Counter Terrorism Policing: Student Placement, Technology
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4473857910/

  1. Cyberspace Engineering Officer, RAF
    An officer role in the RAF where you can specialise in cyber defence.

Key details:

  • No pay listed

  • You'll need to pass officer selection and a fitness test

Who this is for:
STEM graduates who are up for a forces career.

RAF: Cyberspace Engineering Officer
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4473856803/

Also open: Service Desk Analyst, Ofgem, London
£29,313 to £33,936, permanent, 2 roles, closes Sunday 11th October. They're asking for some first line service desk experience and familiarity with Windows 11, Office 365 and Active Directory. It's a solid next step if you've done a bit of IT support already.
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=2014954

Kind regards,

Yemurai