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Is the intelligence analyst role based in the UK?

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  • Author: Anonymous
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    Steven -. Supply Chain Operator

    I'm not sure which role you're referring to specifically, but most roles are ordinarily based in the UK, with opportunities for overseas deployments ranging from a few months to a couple of years.

  • Anonymous

    Does opportunities mean if it comes up theres choice to, pr if it comes up its mandatory to move away overseas?


    The role i saw was ‘trainee intelligence analyst’

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    Steven -. Supply Chain Operator

    Potentially both: There are opportunities for overseas deployments in most roles, opportunities for overseas postings are more rare.


    A deployment would be short-term (usually up to 6 months) and can be something that is volunteered for. If there is a requirement for an individual with certain skills then deployments can be directed, this is unusual in peacetime, though.


    Overseas postings are usually highly contested and last longer than deployments (usually up to 2 years).


    'Trainee Intelligence Analyst' isn't a role in the British Army. It may be referring to one of the following roles:



    For official information on intelligence roles in the British Army, head to the Army Jobs 'Intelligence, IT and Communications roles' page.