Chief Scientific Officer

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
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As a key member of the MI5 team, the Chief Scientific Advisor will play a critical role in shaping the organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the three intelligence agency heads and working in partnership with their leadership teams to drive innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive science and technology strategy to support the agency's national security objectives.
  2. Provide expert advice on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies, and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology and innovation.
  3. Build and maintain relationships with international partners and academia to access and influence the best thinking and innovation to address national security problems.
  4. Support, coordinate, and ensure the coherence of S&T research and development programmes across the community.
  5. Sponsor innovation, including engagement with the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF).
  6. Oversee the MI5, SIS, and GCHQ Scientific Advisory Council.
  7. Support relevant S&T professions across the agencies, being an advocate for staff and supporting their professional development and careers.
  8. Represent the GCSA and national security science in a range of HMG fora.
  9. Engage thoroughly with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and the Chief Scientific Advisers network.
  10. Excellence in communication, able to connect across science, mission and policy communities.
  11. Committed to their own personal development, to growing capability in others, and to strongly promoting diversity and inclusion.


Benefits:
  • 30 Days Annual Leave, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
  • Paid parental and adoption leave


Equal Opportunities:
We are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme.

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