MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK’s Intelligence Services. We 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. Working across our vital missions, you’ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Joining us in an administrative role at either MI5, MI6 or GCHQ means you’ll be providing the vital administrative service behind the UK’s Intelligence Services. You could be gathering information, writing reports, managing databases, arranging meetings and travel, or supporting intelligence operations - you’ll work as part of a friendly, collaborative team enabling our organisations to function.
As a Business Enabler with MI5, you’ll also provide support to help the wider agency protect our national security. While you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the agency, you will be posted to one role which will last a minimum of two years, and see you based in one of our departments. Typical areas of the organisation you might be posted to include: Finance, Legal, Information Management, HR, Project Management, Compliance, Recruitment, Policy, Pensions, Training and Data Management. Wherever you’re based, you’ll bring your people skills and a keen attention to detail to a team that values your work.
In whichever role you join us, you’ll receive dedicated training and development; whether you’re seeking your first professional role or looking to bring your existing experience somewhere new, you’ll receive all the support you need to grow and enjoy a uniquely rewarding career.
We recruit for both administrative and business enabler roles on a regular basis, so make sure you register your interest today. Doing so means you’ll be notified as soon as applications open. Submitting a registration of interest also means you’ll be invited to any online events we hold prior to applications opening.
We’d particularly encourage people from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds* to register their interest for these roles. There’s no ‘type’ of person we recruit, however we recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We value a culture where different insights, perspectives and experiences are welcomed – and where you’ll always be encouraged to contribute, shape our work and be yourself.
Before you Register
To work for us, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here:
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs
https://www.sis.gov.uk/how-to-apply/eligibility
https://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/how-to-apply.html
These roles require the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here:
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting
https://www.sis.gov.uk/how-to-apply/vetting
https://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/how-to-apply.html
Our next opportunity: Business Enablers at MI5, London only
Applications for MI5’s Business Enabler roles, based in London will open on Monday 24th November at 10:00. Please note that the eligibility criteria for this role is a 2.2 degree or at least one year of work experience and we will only be recruiting for roles in London.
Before we open for applications, we encourage all those from a Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds to register their interest for this opportunity*, and to attend our upcoming online events. We’ll be holding some Question-and-Answer sessions which will be your opportunity to learn more about the Business Enablers role, the organisation and ask any questions you may have. We’ll also be running an event giving advice on how to make the most of your application.
Once you register, we’ll send you an invitation to the events.
Question and Answer sessions: We’ll be running six sessions in total, but the content will be the same across all of them, so you only need to attend one. Each session will last 45 minutes.
Skills and Application Advice: An online session providing general tips about filling out your application form and preparing for interview.
For all roles
Please note that a registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself. Any individuals who register their interest and who decide subsequently to apply for a role will need to complete an application form once the window for applications has opened.
*Please note that we are confining registrations of interest to these groups only, due to their current under-representation in our workforce. Once the application window has opened, we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, disability and/or any other protected characteristic(s).
All applications will be assessed solely on merit.