Chief Scientific Adviser

4 weeks ago

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

MI5 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Scientific Adviser to lead our science and technology efforts in national security.

About the Role

The Chief Scientific Adviser will provide strategic advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams to drive our major transformation effort. 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.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic S&T 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.
  3. Develop understanding of the international S&T landscape to help shape UK national security thinking, identify opportunities, and build collaboration with international partners.
  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.
  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.
Requirements
  1. Credibility as a scientist, engineer, or technologist, renowned in a relevant discipline.
  2. Excellence in communication, able to connect across science, mission, and policy communities.
  3. Committed to their own personal development, to growing capability in others, and to strongly promoting diversity and inclusion.
What We Offer

MI5 offers a range of benefits, including:

  • 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

Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce.

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