Technical Graduate Development Programme

MI5 - The Security Service
London
7 months ago
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Job summary

MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK�s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain�s people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you�ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Job description

As the world moves to a new way of working, we are looking for innovators who would like to embark on an adventure to help us shape the future of technology at MI5 and MI6. So, if you�re up for a programme like no other, join us in making the country a safer place for everyone. For us, technology plays a crucial and increasingly frontline role in safeguarding our nation from terrorism, espionage and cyber-attacks. Our Technology Graduates Development Programme offers you the unique opportunity to apply and develop your skills in this vital area of work.

This is a structured two-year development programme that is designed to fully equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to be an effective part of MI5 and MI6�s technology workforce. Successful applicants will start the programme in Autumn 2024. For the duration of the programme,�you must be able to live in or commute to Central London or Greater Manchester, depending on the role. For our Manchester roles, please note there is limited public transport, but car park facilities are available if you wish to drive. Further information about travel will be made available during the recruitment process.

To be a part of the programme you will need to select one of the professions that you would like to specialise in, having regard to the location of the roles in Manchester or London.

Manchester roles (MI5 roles only): Business Analysis, Software Engineering and Data Science and Machine Learning.

London roles (MI5) - Delivery Manager, Data Engineering, Information and Cyber Security and Security Engineering

London roles (MI6) - Software Engineering

Person specification

To join the development programme, you will have a passion for technology and have (or be expecting) a 2:2 by September 2024 in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject. We are keen to hear from you, whatever your background.

Whether you have a specific skill set or are looking to try something new, we are keen to find people with a positive attitude to change and an enthusiasm to learn. Working on issues with real-world impact, you�ll bring your ideas, beliefs, and your experience to help us create an inclusive and forward-thinking culture.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme Personal Learning Budget Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business needs Interest-free season ticket loan Excellent pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a subsidised gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars at some locations Paid parental and adoption leave

Equal Opportunities

At�MI5 and MI6�diversity and inclusion are critical to our missions. 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, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our websites:

We�re Disability Confident

MI5 and MI6 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP�s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview where practicable; this is known as �Offer of an Interview�. To secure an interview for this vacancy, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:

Eligibility Questions � You will be asked a series of questions relating to the role and working for the organisation. If you meet the criteria here, you will be directed to the initial application form. Online Tests � You will be required to reach the pass mark set for our online test.

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