Mandarin Language Professional

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time

At MI5 and MI6, we're seeking a highly skilled Mandarin language professional to join our team as an Intelligence Linguist. This is a unique opportunity to utilize your language expertise in a rewarding career at the heart of national security.

About the Role

We're looking for individuals with a passion for languages, specifically Mandarin linguists who can identify nuances and seek out key information from spoken and written materials. Your knowledge of Mandarin culture, ideology, and politics will be a significant asset in helping to safeguard the UK.

You'll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, directing projects and driving forward investigations. This role requires confident reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in Mandarin, as well as linguistic and cultural expertise.

Requirements
  • Active and passive language skills in Mandarin
  • Excellent written English
  • Good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics

Your proficiency could come from growing up in a multi-lingual family, undergoing language training in the military, or studying Mandarin to a high level academically. You'll need to pass a language proficiency test during the interview process.

We offer a starting salary of £37,281 - £43,490 (plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role). Our benefits package includes 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and 10.5 days' public and privilege holidays.



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