Unlocking Intelligence Opportunities as a Mandarin Language Specialist
1 week ago
About the Role: A Mandarin Language Specialist at MI5, MI6, and GCHQ plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK. The position offers a unique opportunity to apply language skills beyond translation and transcription.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify nuances and seek out key information from spoken and written materials
- Contextualise and make the information accessible and understandable to others
Working at MI5 and MI6:
You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team directing projects and driving investigations. The work requires judgement, people skills, linguistic, and cultural expertise. Confident reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Mandarin is essential for tasks including translation, interpretation, operational work, planning, casework, and training.
At GCHQ:
Combining language and technical skills, you'll piece together snippets of information collected from various digital communication sources. As a member of a diverse team of technical experts, you'll apply analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture. This enables identifying reportable intelligence, progressing operations, and shaping government policy.
About You:
We welcome applicants with active and passive language skills, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Chinese culture, history, religion, and politics. Proficiency in Mandarin is expected at C1 level in all its forms. Your proficiency could stem from growing up in a multi-lingual family, undergoing language training in the military, or studying Mandarin academically.
To succeed, you should effectively use Mandarin for social, academic, or professional situations. During the interview process, you'll pass a language proficiency test by reading and translating newspaper articles and broadcasts.
Training and Development:
MII5, MI6, and GCHQ have an inclusive working environment that encourages open minds and approaches. We value and nurture talent, providing guidance to build a rewarding career at the heart of national security. Our learning culture includes language events, workshops, acquiring professional qualifications, and continuous development.
Rewards and Benefits:
The starting salary for this role is £37,281 - £43,490 (plus potential additional language allowances once in role). Benefits include 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), 10.5 public and privilege holidays, employee performance recognition opportunities, an excellent pension scheme, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
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