Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MI5 Full time
Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security

MI5 seeks a highly skilled and experienced Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security to provide strategic science and technology advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide strategic S&T advice to the three intelligence agency heads and work in partnership with their leadership teams.
  2. Advise on the direction of the agencies' organisational strategies and their collaboration initiatives, particularly in the areas of data, technology, and innovation.
  3. Develop understanding of the international S&T landscape to help shape UK national security thinking, identify opportunities, and build collaboration with international partners.
  4. Support, coordinate, and ensure the coherence of S&T research and development programmes across the community.
  5. Sponsor innovation, including engagement with the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF).
  6. Oversee the MI5, SIS, and GCHQ Scientific Advisory Council.
  7. Support relevant S&T professions across the agencies, being an advocate for staff and supporting their professional development and careers.
  8. Represent the GCSA and national security science in a range of HMG fora.
  9. Engage thoroughly with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser and the Chief Scientific Advisers network.

Requirements:

  • Excellence in communication, able to connect across science, mission, and policy communities.
  • Committed to their own personal development, to growing capability in others, and to strongly promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits:

  • A fixed term appointment of three years with the potential to be extended up to five years.
  • Nationality and Security Clearance.
  • 30 Days Annual Leave, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations).
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.

Equal Opportunities:

MI5 is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme.



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