The UK’s domestic counter-intelligence and security agency is currently hiring for a variety of roles
GCHQ Manchester(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Three of the UK’s intelligence services are looking to fill a range of job roles, including some in Greater Manchester.
Military Intelligence Section 5 (MI5), the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) currently have vacancies across various departments including communications, finance and tech. Both MI5 and SIS work alongside GCHQ to form the UK’s Intelligence Services.
On their jobs site, they explain how they “work together to safeguard Britain’s people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime”.
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MI5 currently employs more than 5,000 people, while SIS employed approximately 3,644 to 3,673 personnel as of 2021-2022 – according to available data.
SIS – also known as MI6 – has become synonymous with James Bond, as 007 works as a Secret Service agent for the agency. But, while there are currently no vacancies listed for a top-secret spy, both MI5 and SIS have a range of opportunities available in a broad range of sectors.
Here are some of the roles you can currently apply for:
Associate Procurement Lead
This position is within the Finance, Audit and Procurement team at MI5. It has a closing date of 11pm on Monday, 6 July.
It is a full-time role and the salary is £56,962.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
Senior Software Engineer
This position is within the Technology, Engineering & Research at GCHQ. There is no closing date.
It is a full-time role and the salary ranges from £50,354 to £60,036.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
NCSC Senior Communications Officer
This position is within the Cyber team. It has a closing date of midnight on Wednesday, 24 June.
It is a full-time role and the starting salary is £55,758.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
NCSC Social Media Lead
This position is within the Cyber team. It has a closing date of midnight on Wednesday, 24 June.
It is a full-time role and the salary is £45,841.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
Procurement Manager
This position is within the Finance, Audit and Procurement team. It has a closing date of 11pm on Monday, 1 June.
It is a full-time role and the salary is £45,331.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
Software Engineer
This position is within the IT team. There is no closing date for this role.
It is a full-time role and the salary ranges from £64,005 to £68,185, depending on skills and experience.
You can find more information on what the job entails and apply here.
