Mandarin Linguist Career Opportunity

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Secure Your Future with Us

Making a career in the Intelligence Services is a highly rewarding experience that offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our teams work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas, and online.

About The Job

As a Language Specialist for the UK intelligence agencies, you'll have the chance to apply your linguistic skills to real-world problems, making a tangible impact on the country's security. With an adept knowledge of Mandarin language and Mandarin culture, you'll be able to contextualise and present complex information to others.

You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in directing projects and driving forward investigations. It's a challenging yet rewarding role that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive starting salary of £37,281 - £43,490 (plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role), plus a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days' public and privilege holidays
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan (travel and parking GCHQ only)
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars
  • Paid parental and adoption leave
About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess excellent language skills, both written and spoken, as well as a strong understanding of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics. Proficiency in Mandarin language (at C1 level) is essential, which you can achieve through academic studies, military language training, or growing up in a bilingual family.

  • Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations

We're committed to developing our employees' skills and knowledge, offering training and development opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential.

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