Mandarin Language Specialist Role

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
A Career in Intelligence

Safeguarding the UK requires a diverse range of skills, including language expertise. As a Mandarin Language Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting national security missions by providing linguistic expertise to MI5, MI6, and GCHQ.

Job Overview

As a Language Specialist, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to identify nuances, contextualise information, and make it accessible to others. Your proficiency in Mandarin will enable you to effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Translation and interpretation services
  • Operational work, including planning, casework, and training
  • Identifying nuances and contextualising information
  • Communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a proficient user of Mandarin (C1 level) with excellent written English skills. You should have a good understanding of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics. While prior experience or qualifications are not necessary, you will need to demonstrate active and passive language skills.

During the interview process, you will be required to pass a language proficiency test, which will assess your ability to read and translate newspaper articles and broadcasts.

About the Employer

MI5, MI6, and GCHQ are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We offer a supportive working environment that encourages open minds and approaches.

We believe in developing our employees' skills and knowledge, and we provide opportunities for language events, workshops, and professional qualifications. Our strong learning culture will continuously develop you, your knowledge, and skills.



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