Head of Intelligence

About Prevail Partners Prevail Partners is a leading British intelligence, security and operational support company. We help governments, NGOs and commercial organisations operate safely and effectively in some of the world's most complex environments by combining intelligence, technology and operational expertise. Our teams deliver actionable insight that helps clients manage risk, make informed decisions and achieve meaningful operational impact where it matters most. Our shared mission is to deliver unrelenting excellence in everything we do, underpinned by integrity, curiosity, accountability and care. About the Role We are seeking a Head of Intelligence to lead, develop and grow Prevail's Intelligence capability across UK government, international and commercial clients. This senior leadership role is accountable for the direction, standards, governance and performance of the Intelligence function, which comprises multiple intelligence teams covering a broad range of geographies and client requirements, with approximately 20 to 30 intelligence analysts. The role leads across all Prevail's intelligence programmes, including intelligence embedded within wider operational protective security. The Head of Intelligence will not manage day-to-day tasking; instead, they will lead and support those who do, ensuring tradecraft, analytical standards and performance expectations are aligned to client requirements and to Prevail's commitment to Unrelenting Excellence. This role will suit someone who built their intelligence career in UK government, defence, or policing and has since established themselves in commercial intelligence delivery. Based in our London office, the role works closely with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance, People, Legal and Protective Security. Success will be measured through the quality of our intelligence outputs, client satisfaction, business growth, the development and retention of our analysts, and the ongoing development of our technical capabilities including the introduction of new capabilities and enhancement of existing technologies, tools, and processes. Key Responsibilities: Set and deliver the direction for Prevail's Intelligence capability, and act as its senior accountable leader. Establish and maintain the analytical standards, tradecraft, quality assurance and governance that underpin everything the function produces. Lead, support and develop intelligence delivery leads and senior analytical staff across multiple teams. Maintain oversight of all intelligence contracts and programmes, monitoring performance, client satisfaction and delivery risk. Ensure intelligence embedded within wider operational and protective security is properly resourced and held to the same standards. Lead workforce and succession planning, with clear development pathways for analysts at every level. Own the development of intelligence tooling and technical capability, including the…