About Us

Revenue less than £1M (GBP) Industry Government & Public Administration Link MI5 website MI5 – The Security Service MI5 safeguards the UK against threats to national security including terrorism, espionage, cyber attack and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. We also advise the Government and critical national infrastructure on the threat level and protective security measures, to help them reduce their vulnerability. MI5 liaises with a wide range of organisations and government departments, both in the UK and overseas. We work collaboratively with the other intelligence agencies – the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS or MI6) and Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ). The agencies have different but related functions, and the range of mutual assistance is wide. We also have links with over 100 foreign security and intelligence services, and work closely with them in countering transnational threats. At home, we work closely with the Home Office and have good links with the Foreign Office, Cabinet Office, Northern Ireland Office, Ministry of Defence and the armed forces. We have strong ties with the UK’s 56 police forces, particularly their counter terrorist networks, and with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, who provide the operational police response in countering terrorism and protecting the whole community in Northern Ireland. Whatever your experience, it’s likely we have something that suits your skills and abilities. You will find details of our vacancies and the skills we are looking for on our website www.mi5.gov.uk/careers Because we have access to sensitive information pertaining to national security, candidates are required to obtain Developed Vetting, the highest form of security clearance. All applicants must be over 18 years old, born or naturalised British citizens and normally have been resident in the UK for 9 out of the last 10 years. Discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member, providing that they are British. You should also make them aware of the importance of discretion. You should not post on social media sites about your application or discuss it with anyone else at this stage. You will receive further guidance during the recruitment process. MI5 values diversity and is committed to reflecting both equal opportunities and the society we protect. We particularly welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities. Work-life balance is important to us at MI5 and we offer flexible working where operational commitments allow. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details At MI5, MI6 and GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce. We’re MI5, MI6 and GCHQ - the UK’s Intelligence Agencies. We protect the UK from threats to national security such as terrorism and espionage. Our finance work is incredibly important and relies on people from all sorts of backgrounds. In our finance roles, you’ll do varied and meaningful work that you won’t find anywhere else. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. One of your parents must be a British Citizen or must have one of the nationalities or citizenships from one of the following: British Overseas?Territory, British?Subject, British National (Overseas), British Overseas Citizen, British?Protected?Person, citizenship of a country in the Commonwealth, citizenship of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA), or citizenship of the United States of America (USA). If deceased,?they should?have had such citizenship or nationality before death. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. If successful, you will not normally be required to give up your non-British citizenship but, as a condition of your employment or secondment, MI5, MI6 and GCHQ may impose restrictions on your postings, work travel and/or general use of that nationality. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. Each case will be carefully considered on its own facts. You can apply at the age of 17 years and 6 months, if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday.