Cyber Exposure Summer School Ref. 629

GCHQ is offering a unique and exciting opportunity for talented students to attend a 6-week high tech Summer School environment at one of three locations across the UK
•    Manchester area
•    Scarborough
•    South West London

Whether you come from a STEM background or not, if you have a natural curiosity for technology and an ability to solve complex problems this could be the challenge you’ve been looking for! You’ll get to really understand how the internet works and how GCHQ uses this to protect and serve our nation – the public, government and our armed services with a team of talented, like-minded people.
So, if you have an aptitude for difficult challenges plus a real drive to learn, GCHQ will offer you a tailored programme of intensive development designed to build your cyber skills under the guidance of cutting edge trainers from industry and experienced GCHQ staff.  

The six-week cyber summer school curriculum will include formal learning through on-line materials and ‘classroom’ based sessions and will include experiential ‘real life’ exercises to help you apply your new-found knowledge in a practical way.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is:
•    You must be 18yrs+ on 1 April 2016
•    Have, or be on track for, 2 A-levels (or equivalent e.g. BTec) at grade C or above
•    5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (must include both Maths and English)

Please refer to the UCAS website for guidance on equivalents, particularly for BTEC’s and Scottish grades. You may also wish to check with your examining body for guidance. Alternatively please contact the recruitment team on 0845 366 5567 or at Careers@recruitmentteam.org.uk

You must also be:
•    willing to sign the Official Secrets Act and undergo security clearance;
•    a British national
•    resident in the UK for +10 years
•    available for 6 weeks from July 11th 2016

At the end of your placement you may be given the opportunity to apply for future student summer schemes or permanent employment at GCHQ

All applicants are encouraged to read GCHQ’s Recruitment Process criteria and understand our policy around drug usage found here link especially if you are considering further work experience or permanent employment with us in the future.

GCHQ is a diverse and inclusive employer, recognising the value of individual differences and embracing them so that everyone can be themselves at work, and therefore able to give their best.

Interview and Selection Process:

You will be required to undergo a staged selection process including:

•    Minimum eligibility sift
•    Competency Sift
•    Online testing
•    Telephone interview
•    Assessment Centre

The Reward Package
You can expect an intern allowance of £50 per day (5 days a week) plus bed and breakfast accommodation for the duration of the summer school.

Key Dates:

Application closing date: Monday 15th February 2016 @ 23:00

Assessment Centres will held: w/c 29 Mar – 1 Apr in the South East and 4 & 11 April 2016 in Manchester

The Summer School will start on 11 July 2016 for 6 weeks