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Chief Scientific Advisor

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Job Title: Chief Scientific Advisor

MI5 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Scientific Advisor to lead our National Security Science team.

About the Role

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

The successful candidate will have a broad reach and influence, and will be responsible for:

  1. Providing strategic S&T advice to the three intelligence agency heads and working in partnership with their leadership teams.
  2. Advising on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology, and innovation.
  3. Developing understanding of the international S&T landscape to help shape UK national security thinking, identify opportunities, and build collaboration with international partners.
  4. Supporting, coordinating, and ensuring the coherence of S&T research and development programmes across the community.
  5. Sponsoring innovation, including engagement with the National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
  6. Overseeing the MI5, SIS, and GCHQ Scientific Advisory Council.
  7. Supporting relevant S&T professions across the agencies, being an advocate for staff and supporting their professional development and careers.
  8. Representing the GCSA and national security science in a range of HMG fora.
  9. Engaging 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 and to strongly promoting diversity and inclusion.
Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for a fixed term of three years with the potential to be extended up to five years. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance.

The role offers a range of benefits, including:

  • 30 Days Annual Leave, and additional 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

MI5 is committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim to offer a person-to-person interview to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role.