Intelligence Language Specialist
4 weeks ago
About MI5, MI6, and GCHQ
We are the UK's Intelligence Services, working together to safeguard Britain's people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas, and online. Our missions include protecting against cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime.
We value diversity and inclusion in every sense of the word, welcoming applications from everyone. This includes those from under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Role OverviewThis is a unique opportunity for a Language Specialist with a passion for languages to join our team. As a Mandarin linguist, you will contribute significantly to safeguarding the UK by identifying nuances, seeking out key information, and making it accessible to others.
Job ResponsibilitiesYou will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, directing projects and driving forward investigations. Your responsibilities will include translation, interpretation, operational work, planning, casework, and training. You will also combine language and technical skills to piece together snippets of information collected from digital communication sources.
At GCHQ, you will work in a diverse team of technical experts, applying analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture.
Requirements- You don't need any experience or qualifications, just active and passive language skills, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics.
- Proficiency in Mandarin language (C1 level) in all its forms, gained through growing up in a multi-lingual family, undergoing language training, or studying Mandarin to a high level academically.
During the interview process, you'll need to pass a language proficiency test by reading and translating newspaper articles and broadcasts.
What We OfferWe offer a starting salary of £37,281 - £43,490, plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role. Benefits include:
- 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.
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