Fact or Fiction?
There is an underground tunnel linking MI5 and SIS
People join us from a variety of backgrounds
We have opportunities for people with a range of technical, vocational or professional qualifications, from IT to Electronics and Carpentry to Accountancy. We also offer roles that do not require any formal qualifications, such as Mobile Surveillance Officers and Foreign Language Analysts; and our graduates join us with degrees ranging from Architecture to Zoology. You can create a job alert to be notified about new opportunities as soon as they are posted on our vacancy page.
Collecting and analysing covert intelligence is at the centre of what MI5 does
MI5 offers careers in technology that are very different from any other organisation
Whether spoken by millions or whispered by a few, we know the power of language
MI5 recruits specialists in all areas of our business, be it corporate, technology or languages
Our cross-agency corporate roles include Procurement, Finance and Audit
MI5's corporate functions ensure everything runs smoothly and effectively
We recognise that university isn’t for everyone. We need people who are fresh out of school
Designed to give you an amazing insight to how we work and contribute to keeping the country safe
Talented individuals from a range of backgrounds join our graduate development programmes
Whether you are returning to work after time raising a family or looking for a change of career
Are you MI5 ready?
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Our mission is to keep the country safe both now and in the future. This requires the best effort of a diverse range of people who work together in high performing teams. Responding to threats requires integrity, objectivity, direction, and a strong security culture.