Salary: £30,257 - £32,659 (dependent on location)
Flexible working: We support full-time, part-time, compressed, flexible hours and job sharing, subject to business need. Due to the nature of this role, remote or homeworking is not possible.
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses and other organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.
As a Senior Admin Officer you’ll work as part of a large, multi-skilled team delivering vital administrative support across a range of business areas. You could work in a number of departments such as HR, Finance, Records Management or Information Management. Day to day you will be responsible for collating information and managing databases as well as some research and project work. You may be required to write up reports on your findings, which will be used to support our decision making. Other responsibilities may include arranging meetings, diary management as well as arranging travel.
You’ll bring excellent skills in administration, organisation, prioritisation, as well as written and oral communication and team working. You will need to have attention to detail when collating information, good judgement, and be happy to manage others. You will have a flexible, self-motivated approach.
To join, you’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language at grades A*-C/9-4 and 12 months continuous experience in an administrative role. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, returning to work after a break, or are looking for a new challenge, this role has the potential to begin a career with the UK’s Intelligence Services where you’ll be key to maintaining the integrity of one of our most crucial processes.
To find out more and apply, please visit our website.
At MI5 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. 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 website.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless 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 years, if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.
