Rebecca Atkins
Kirkcaldy,Fife
Summary
Detail-oriented intelligence and security operative adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organised with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adaptable individual with exceptional problem-solving and analytical-thinking abilities. Skilled in performing risk and security assessments, creating risk management plans, and identifying areas for security improvements. Capable individual with team leadership, communicates confidently to engage staff and build productive working relationships. Organised with excellent multitasking skills to coordinate activity in fast-changing environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
INT Collator (SNCO) & Asst Security Officer - DEMS
British Army
Bicester, Oxfordshire
11.2023 - Current
- Provided specialist intelligence and security support to Defence EOD Munitions ans Search (DEMS) Training Regiment HQ, fed operational and peacetime EOD and Search truth into training. Achieved through the production and delivery of SECRET and OFFICIAL SENSITIVE UK/Global Threat/Current Device briefs and products for use within the Training Regiment.
- As the Assistant Unit Security Officer, provided subject matter expertise and advice on Protective Security and Security Risk Management issues (inclusive of IT Security issues).
- Devised and implemented strategies for identifying and resolving personnel issues.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective intelligence products.
- Safely and securely handled intelligence to minimise unnecessary disclosure.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
All-Source Junior Intelligence Analyst - JFHQ
British Army
Northwood, Hillingdon
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided intimate intelligence support to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), the UK's only extremely high readiness global crisis response HQ.
- Delivered timely and accurate intelligence to support operational planning and implementation, often required to meet tight deadlines during crisis.
- Deployed on multiple situational awareness visits across the broader Middle East to enable accurate understanding and develop reliable intelligence network of sources and agencies.
- Ensured frequent liaison with members of aforementioned network to develop and share cross-community understanding of potential threats to the region of interest.
- Produced and maintained threat indicator and warning products, which were shared with and adapted by staff in British Embassies overseas and used to inform ambassadorial level decision making.
- Fulfilled a reach-back function during multiple evacuation and repatriation Operations, during which provided near real time threat assessments which informed both force protection considerations for troops on the ground, and decision making at ministerial level.
- Invested significant equity in the coaching and mentoring of junior soldiers, ensuring oversight of outputs and providing training when required.
- Acted as Section Commander during periods of multiple absences due to deployments and high tempo activity. Ensured section running was conducted in accordance with the relevant policies and personal considerations to ensure safety, security and welfare concerns were addressed.
Counter-Intelligence and Security Operator - KSF
British Army
Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Deployed overseas for 6 months within the Kabul Security Forces (KSF),Counter-Intelligence and Security Unit (CISU), Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Conducted Field Security Inspections and Advisory Visits to five sites housing British Forces in Afghanistan. Findings published in coherent written reports enabled areas of physical security weakness to be swiftly addressed.
- Conducted biometric enrolments at the Afghanistan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA).
- Sole responsibility for managing access control at one location, ensuring all local nationals were vetted, enrolled and screened where necessary.
- Production of a daily access list - ensured all escorting duties were adhered to in order to maintain the highest level of assurance for the site.
- Delivered vital security education and awareness briefs to deployed personnel following counter-intelligence and security investigations in order to mitigate physical security risk and reputational damage.
- Effectively and appropriately managed security incidents reported by British Forces, other NATO forces and local nationals.
- Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment and adapted to developing situations.
- Used initiative and independent judgement where needed to respond appropriately to areas of security weakness.
- Received a commendation from the Commander of British Forces, Afghanistan.
Junior Counterintelligence and Security Operator
British Army
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Conducted security inspections and Counter-Intelligence investigations of multiple Defence and MOD sites across the East Midlands.
- Directly contributed to the reduction of security incidents through comprehensive understanding and implementation of MOD security policies and procedures.
- Provision of specialist security advice to ensure full understanding of security threats posed to MOD establishments and methods to reduce risk.
- Produced quality written reports of inspection findings which were inclusive of solutions for improvement of physical site security and personnel safety.
- Created, maintained and delivered vital security briefs to all ranks within the area of regional responsibility.
- Deployed twice during this role to perform similar responsibilities to Armed Forces locations overseas (see above and below).
Force Protection and Security Junior - UKMCC
British Army
Manama, Bahrain
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Deployed overseas for 6 months within the UK Maritime Component Command (UKMCC), Force Protection team, Bahrain.
- Directly involved in providing force protection assurance and counterintelligence and security support to UKMCC, ensuring the maintenance of operational effectiveness at the highest level of readiness.
- Led a physical security inspection of a new UK naval support facility, identified weaknesses in the physical security of the site and provided sound recommendations for enhancements.
- Delivered informative briefings to Commander UKMCC on matters effecting force protection and personal safety.
- Integrated sensitive intelligence with open source reporting to produce timely assessments and support decision making of the home-base HQ, ensuring the personal safety of key personnel.
Education
GCSEs -
Kineton High School
Warwick 09.2006 - 07.2011
A-Levels -
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College
Banbury 09.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Government security clearance
- Sound leadership and employee management
- Physical and personnel security advice
- Risk management development (risk analysis, assessment and mitigation)
- Research techniques and analytical tools
- Critical thinking skills
- Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Outstanding communicator
- Proficient problem solver
- Calm under pressure
- Strong team member
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
INT Collator (SNCO) & Asst Security Officer - DEMS
British Army
11.2023 - Current
All-Source Junior Intelligence Analyst - JFHQ
British Army
09.2019 - 12.2022
Counter-Intelligence and Security Operator - KSF
British Army
02.2019 - 09.2019
Force Protection and Security Junior - UKMCC
British Army
09.2017 - 03.2018
Junior Counterintelligence and Security Operator
British Army
02.2017 - 09.2019
A-Levels -
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College
09.2011 - 06.2014
GCSEs -
Kineton High School
09.2006 - 07.2011
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