Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom MI6. Full time
Job Description

The Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security will play a critical role in shaping the UK's national security strategy through the application of scientific and engineering expertise. This individual will provide strategic advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams to drive transformation and innovation.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline and excellent communication skills. They will be able to connect across science, mission, and policy communities and have a commitment to their own personal development and the growth of others.

The role will involve providing oversight and assurance of science and engineering capability and activities across the department, as well as engaging with academia, international partners, and industry to access and influence the best thinking and innovation to address national security problems.

The Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security will be responsible for:

  1. Providing strategic S&T advice to the three intelligence agency heads and working in partnership with their leadership teams.
  2. Advising on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology, and innovation.
  3. Developing understanding of the international S&T landscape to help shape UK national security thinking, identify opportunities, and build collaboration with international partners.
  4. Supporting, coordinating, and ensuring the coherence of S&T research and development programmes across the community.
  5. Sponsoring innovation, including engagement with the National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
  6. Overseeing the MI5, SIS, and GCHQ Scientific Advisory Council.
  7. Supporting relevant S&T professions across the agencies and being an advocate for staff and supporting their professional development and careers.
  8. Representing the GCSA and national security science in a range of HMG fora.
  9. Providing linkage to, and insight from, world-leading research groups, academia, and industry and building an external network of scientific/research expertise.


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