Intelligence Language Expert

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time

About the Role:



We are seeking a skilled Mandarin language expert to join our team at MI5. As a Language Specialist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in directing projects and driving forward investigations.



Your knowledge of Mandarin language and culture will be a significant asset in helping to safeguard the UK. You will be able to identify nuances, seek out key information from spoken and written materials, contextualise and make the information accessible and understandable to others.



With an adept knowledge of Mandarin language and Mandarin culture, you'll be confident reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Mandarin. You'll do everything from translation and interpretation to operational work that includes planning, casework, and training.



You'll be working with a diverse team of technical experts, combining language and technical skills to piece together snippets of information, collected from a variety of digital communication sources.



About You:



You don't need any experience or qualifications to be a Mandarin Language Specialist with us, just active and passive language skills, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics.



You'll be passionate about the language and a proficient user (at C1 level) of Mandarin language in all its forms. 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.



During the interview process, you'll need to pass a language proficiency test by reading and translating newspaper articles and broadcasts.



The Opportunity:

We offer a competitive salary of £37,281 - £43,490, plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role. Upon successful completion of the 6–month probationary period, you'll be eligible for an additional payment of £3,000 per annum in recognition of your language skill.



We also offer a range of benefits, including:




  • 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


About Us:

MI5, MI6, and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain's people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime.



We value and nurture talent and we're committed to ensuring you have the support and guidance to build a rewarding career at the heart of national security. From language events and workshops, to acquiring professional qualifications, our strong learning culture will continuously develop you, your knowledge, and skills.



In-person language tests in London. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

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