Chief Scientific Adviser

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Job Title: Chief Scientific Adviser (National Security)

Join MI5 as a Chief Scientific Adviser (National Security) and play a critical role in shaping the UK's national security strategy.

About the Role

The Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) for National Security will provide strategic scientific advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams. The CSA will also advise on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies, and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic scientific advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams.
  2. Advise on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies, and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology and innovation.
  3. Develop understanding of the international scientific landscape to help shape UK national security thinking, identify opportunities, and build collaboration with international partners.
  4. Support, coordinate, and ensure the coherence of scientific 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 scientific 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. Provide linkage to, and insight from, world leading research groups, academia and industry to build an external network of scientific/research expertise.
  10. Engage thoroughly with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and the Chief Scientific Advisers network.
  11. Excellence in communication, able to connect across science, mission and policy communities.
  12. Committed to their own personal development, to growing capability in others, and to promoting diversity and inclusion.
What We Offer
  • A fixed term appointment of three years with the potential to be extended up to five years.
  • Nationality and Security Clearance:
  • 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
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.Equal Opportunities
    Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We're Disability Confident
    We are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme.


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