Welcome to MI6
Keeping the UK safe
Our people work secretly around the world to make the UK safer and more prosperous. For over 100 years MI6 has helped the UK and our allies keep one step ahead of our adversaries. We are creative and determined, using cutting-edge technology in our espionage.
Working for us
Careers at MI6
Careers
We offer a wide range of exciting roles. Your work will help keep the UK safe. Discover the opportunities open to you at MI6.
How to apply
All applications to work for SIS are made through our website. From vetting to helpful tips, find out exactly how you can apply for your unique role.
Working at MI6
When you join us, you’ll get support from day one. Many of our teams run mentor and buddy schemes to help you through your first months.
“Courageous men and women from other nations choose to make common cause with us – often at immense risk – and everything depends on forging a relationship of empathy, confidence and understanding”
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Our values
How we work
Integrity
We are honest, trustworthy and keep our secrets. We act within the law. We see things through.
Courage
We are tenacious and bold. We take responsibility for our actions.
Creativity
We succeed through ingenuity and flair. We are inquisitive.
Respect
We act with humanity. We are a community. We esteem partnership.
Learn more about MI6
Our history
From 1909, and through the war, the Service had a variety of names including the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Secret Service, MI1(c), the Special Intelligence Service and even C's organisation.
Our Chief (C)
Our current chief, Sir Richard Moore, became the 17th Chief of MI6 in October 2020. He first joined MI6 in 1987, later serving as British Ambassador to Turkey before returning to MI6 as C.
Our partnerships
MI6 teams work together alongside UK government colleagues and international partners to get vital intelligence back to Whitehall.
Keeping up to date with MI6
You can visit our news pages to keep up to date with the latest news from across the Service. Read C’s speech, learn more about our industry outreach and see our latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap reports.
News
Support and membership
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