The UK's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, along with other intelligence services, is currently recruiting for a variety of positions in Greater Manchester. Military Intelligence Section 5 (MI5), the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) have openings across departments including communications, finance, and technology.
About the Intelligence Services
MI5 and SIS collaborate with GCHQ to form the UK's Intelligence Services. Their joint mission is to protect Britain's people, interests, and businesses from threats such as cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime, both at home and abroad. MI5 employs over 5,000 individuals, while SIS had approximately 3,644 to 3,673 personnel as of 2021-2022.
Available Roles
While there are no vacancies for a secret spy role, numerous positions are open across various sectors. Below are some of the current opportunities:
Associate Procurement Lead
This full-time role within MI5's Finance, Audit and Procurement team offers a salary of £56,962. Applications close at 11pm on Monday, 6 July.
Senior Software Engineer
Based at GCHQ in the Technology, Engineering & Research department, this full-time position has a salary range of £50,354 to £60,036. There is no closing date.
NCSC Senior Communications Officer
This role is within the Cyber team, offering a starting salary of £55,758. It is full-time with a closing date of midnight on Wednesday, 24 June.
NCSC Social Media Lead
Also in the Cyber team, this full-time position pays £45,841. Applications must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday, 24 June.
Procurement Manager
Within the Finance, Audit and Procurement team, this full-time role offers a salary of £45,331. The closing date is 11pm on Monday, 1 June.
Software Engineer
This IT team position has a salary range of £64,005 to £68,185, depending on skills and experience. There is no closing date for applications.
For more details and to apply, visit the official jobs site.
