Language Expertise for National Security

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time

We are MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas, and online.

We're looking for talented Mandarin linguists to join our team as Language Specialists. With your expertise in Mandarin language and culture, you'll be able to identify nuances and make complex information accessible to others.

Your role will involve working with multi-disciplinary teams, directing projects, and driving forward investigations. You'll have the opportunity to apply your judgement, people skills, and linguistic expertise to contribute to our vital missions.

About The Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to use your Mandarin language skills beyond translation and transcription. You'll be responsible for identifying key information from spoken and written materials, contextualising it, and making it understandable to others.

You'll work in a diverse team of technical experts, applying analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture. This will enable you to identify reportable intelligence and progress operations, as well as help shape and influence Government policy.

Requirements

  • Confident reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Mandarin
  • Excellent written English
  • Good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics

Benefits

As a Language Specialist, you'll enjoy a competitive salary of £37,281 - £43,490 (plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role). You'll also be eligible for an additional payment of £3,000 per annum after successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.

Other benefits include:

  • 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service
  • 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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