Mandarin Linguist for National Security

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time

**Unlock Your Potential as a Mandarin Linguist**

We're looking for Mandarin speakers to join our team of Language Specialists in MI5, MI6, and GCHQ. As a Mandarin linguist, you'll play a crucial role in helping to safeguard the UK by identifying nuances and seeking out key information from spoken and written materials.

About Us

MI5, MI6, and GCHQ are the UK's Intelligence Services. We work together to deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.

About The Role

This role is perfect for those who are passionate about languages and want to make a real difference. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary team to direct projects and drive forward investigations, drawing on your judgement, people skills, and linguistic and cultural expertise.

**Benefits:**

  • 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.
  • Excellent pension scheme.
  • Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars.

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.

  • Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations.


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