Chief Scientific Adviser

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Chief Scientific Adviser (National Security)

Join MI5 as a Chief Scientific Adviser (National Security) and play a critical role in shaping the UK's national security strategy.

About the Role

The Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) will provide strategic advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams. The CSA will also advise on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies, particularly in the areas of data, technology, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic S&T advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams.
  2. Advise on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies, particularly in the areas of data, technology, and innovation.
  3. Develop understanding of the international S&T landscape to help shape UK national security thinking.
  4. Support, coordinate, and ensure the coherence of S&T research and development programmes across the community.
  5. Sponsor innovation, including engagement with the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF).
  6. Oversee the MI5, SIS, and GCHQ Scientific Advisory Council.
  7. Represent the GCSA and national security science in a range of HMG fora.
  8. Engage with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and the Chief Scientific Advisers network.
  9. Excellence in communication across science, mission, and policy communities.
  10. Commitment to personal development and promoting diversity and inclusion.
What We Offer
  • A fixed term appointment of three years with the potential to be extended up to five years.
  • Nationality and Security Clearance:
  • 30 Days Annual Leave, plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
  • Opportunities for recognition through our employee performance scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.
Equal Opportunities

Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. We're Disability Confident and proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme.



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