ALL-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE TRAINER

Location – Middle East
c£: £90K- 95K (Salary dependant on proven experience)
Fixed-term contract – 22 months initially – availability required from Jan / Feb 27
Accommodation in Middle East to be provided by the Prime Contractor
All travel and subsistence expenses will be covered by the Prime Contractor / Mercury EW Ltd

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Mercury EW Ltd is a veteran owned company populated by Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), intelligence and training management experts. We pride ourselves on delivering first class, operationally focused domain knowledge expertise and services to the Defence Industry, Ministry of Defence, UK and overseas Armed Forces. We have an urgent opportunity for a highly experienced All-Source Intelligence trainers to supplement a UK based team working on behalf of an international prime contractor.
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Reporting directly to Head of Training and our client, the quality and range of your previous intelligence knowledge and operational and training experience will be vital to the success of your role. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality, operationally focused intelligence training to international Defence customers, with particular emphasis on all-source intelligence analysis and the integration of intelligence within an international organisation.

This role would ideally suit an ex-UK Armed Forces Intelligence Officer, Warrant Officer, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) or Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) with proven operational all-source intelligence experience and a strong background in intelligence training delivery, or the equivalent from Defence, Government or the wider intelligence community. Your interpersonal and instructional skills must be of the highest order as well as being well organised,
totally reliable, self-motivated and clearly focused on delivering quality training services.

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Key Tasks

The primary tasks of the role will be to:

• Deliver all-source intelligence training to international Defence customers, including classroom-based, practical and scenario-driven instruction
• Deliver training in the collection, collation, evaluation, analysis, fusion, assessment and dissemination of information and intelligence from multiple sources
• Support the preparation, review and continuous improvement of intelligence training material, exercises, scenarios, assessments and supporting courseware
• Deliver training on intelligence processes, analytical techniques, intelligence reporting and briefing, and the effective fusion of multi-source information
• Assess learner performance, provide constructive feedback and support the achievement of required training outcomes
• Researching and gathering intelligence information, reference material, imagery, assets and supporting data for training delivery and courseware development

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required

• Must be a UK national with SC Security Clearance (desirable)
• Proven operational knowledge and expertise within an all-source intelligence environment, combined with experience of intelligence training or instructional delivery
• Significant operational intelligence experience with the ability to translate operational knowledge into effective training
• Defence Trainer (DT) qualified or equivalent L3 Award in Education and Training
• Planning and project management skills
• Skilled in the use of MS Office software Word, Excel and PowerPoint including experience of intelligence analysis
• Customer focus and good business sense
• Strong relationship builder
• Consultancy skills
• Flexible in approach and calm under pressure
• Have the highest level of personal and professional integrity
• Have an analytical and logical approach
• Be a self-starter
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be fluent in speaking, reading, writing and listening in the English Language
• Have knowledge and understanding of UK Armed Forces intelligence processes, doctrine and training standards; experience of DSAT or equivalent training methodology is highly desirable
• Ideally some experience with military overseas students or international Defence customers
• Have knowledge and understanding of the cultural aspects of life in the Middle East
• All applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications for working in the Middle East
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Personality/Behaviours

The candidate must be able to work alone and as part of a team to a schedule of work activities. Must be able to demonstrate initiative whilst carrying out scheduled activities and prepared to work long hours on occasion to meet demanding deadlines. Must be able to plan and carry out tasks as directed by Head of Training or Programme Managers to a high standard of quality. Must be comfortable analysing complex and incomplete information and clearly distinguishing between fact, assessment and assumption. Must be prepared for long term overseas travel to support this project. Be extremely flexible with a "can do" attitude.
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The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• An Ex-UK Armed Forces Intelligence Officer, Warrant Officer, SNCO or JNCO multi disciplined intelligence specialist or equivalent Defence/Government intelligence professional with a proven training delivery background
• Previous experience in working in the Middle East
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To apply, please either write with a full CV, covering letter and current salary details to Mercury EW Ltd, Haverholme Priory Office, Haverholme Park, Ewerby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9PF or send your CV, covering letter and current salary details via email to info@mercuryew.com.

Closing Date: 31 December 2026