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Mandarin Language Specialist for Intelligence Agencies

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled Mandarin Language Specialist to join our team at MI5, MI6, and GCHQ. As a Mandarin Language Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping to safeguard the UK by utilizing your language skills to identify nuances, seek out key information, and contextualize data.


Your Key Responsibilities



  • Utilize your Mandarin language skills to analyze and interpret complex information
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to direct projects and drive forward investigations
  • Apply your linguistic and cultural expertise to support operational work, including planning, casework, and training
  • Collaborate with technical experts to piece together information from digital communication sources
  • Contribute to building an accurate intelligence picture and identifying reportable intelligence

About You


We are looking for someone with active and passive language skills in Mandarin, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics. You will be a proficient user of Mandarin language in all its forms, with a passion for the language and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.


What We Offer



  • A starting salary of £37,281 - £43,490 (plus the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role)
  • An additional payment of £3,000 per annum upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period
  • 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 recognized through our employee performance scheme
  • A range of language and non-language training opportunities, including our corporate academy

About Our Culture


We value diversity and inclusion at MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, and we welcome applications from everyone, including those from under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages open minds and approaches.


How to Apply


Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to our website. We look forward to hearing from you.