Working for GCHQ
One of the greatest things about working here is knowing that your contribution is helping to keep the nation safe. Everyone, from our Project Managers and Personal Assistants to our Intelligence Analysts and Cryptographers, plays their part in our nation's security.
From our beginnings in the first world war we've been defined by our unique mix of talents and our ability to combine different ways of thinking to create breakthroughs that unlock the most complex challenges.
That still holds true today - we need the right mix of minds to meet the challenges of the future. We need people from all walks of life. People with aptitude and raw talent whom we can nurture. People with formal qualifications and experience of working elsewhere. People who can lead and make decisions. People who can work in teams and support and celebrate the success of others. People who can be role models and mentors.
Skills we look for
To support our unique mission, there are certain areas we need to recruit in large numbers for or find people with specific experience and skills - these include Computer Network Operations, Applied Research, Technology & Engineering, Languages, Mathematics & Cryptography, IT Services, Analysis, and Information Assurance.
Equally, we also need to employ the sorts of people that enable the smooth running of a large modern organisation. We need people who can work in Human Resources, Corporate Services, Project Management, Legal Services, Information Management, Procurement, Communications.
Routes in
There are many different ways into our organisation. Some people start as apprentices, some apply for roles based on their degrees or specialist skills, some join through generic analyst or leadership development schemes, some people are directly hired from industry or the public sector.
We offer a first class package of benefits to support our staff. We combine competitive salaries with excellent welfare and personal and family policies to help our people strike a great work-life balance. We also provide excellent personal and professional development to help our people grow and have fulfilling careers.
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