Intelligence Linguist

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mandarin linguist to join our team at MI5, MI6, and GCHQ. As a key member of our intelligence community, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the UK from various threats.

About The Role:

This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for languages to work beyond translation and transcription. Your knowledge of Mandarin language, Chinese culture, ideology, and politics will be a significant asset in helping to protect the UK.

You will be responsible for identifying nuances, seeking out key information from spoken and written materials, contextualising, and making the information accessible and understandable to others.

At MI5 and MI6, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, playing an active role in directing projects and driving forward investigations. You will use your judgement, people skills, linguistic and cultural expertise to deliver impact at the heart of national security.

At GCHQ, you will combine language and technical skills to piece together snippets of information, collected from various digital communication sources. You will apply analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture, enabling you to identify reportable intelligence and progress operations.

Requirements:

  • Proficient user (C1 level) of Mandarin language in all its forms.
  • Excellent written English.
  • Good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics.

Benefits:

  • A starting salary of £37,281 - £43,490 (plus possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role).
  • 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.

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