GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork.
Your proficiency in the Korean language (at least C1 level) and your in-depth understanding of Korean culture, history, ideology, and politics will support our teams with mission-critical requirements and could help shape and influence UK policy.
Combining language and technical skills, you’ll piece together snippets of information collected from various digital communication sources. As part of a diverse team of experts, you’ll apply analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build a comprehensive intelligence picture. Here, your language skills and cultural knowledge will help identify reportable intelligence, progress operations, and shape government policy.
What we offer
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, great benefits, and plenty of dedicated support to help you build a truly rewarding career. From an assigned buddy and comprehensive training to opportunities to gain professional qualifications, you’ll continuously develop your skills and undoubtedly benefit from our strong emphasis on learning. Along the way, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to shape your career in a way that suits you – focusing on topics or skill areas that you find most interesting.
Ours is a friendly, open environment where you can bring your whole self to work. In addition to several social clubs and societies that help colleagues meet new people, we have a wide range of support networks promoting awareness of gender equality, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, faith, neurodivergence, disability, and more – all to ensure you feel supported, valued, and included. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, particularly those from groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Salary
£34,663 plus after successfully completing probation, you’ll receive an additional £3,120 annually for your language skills.
To find out more and apply, visit our website.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, one of which is British, you will still be considered. 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. You can apply at the age of 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
