Careers
Creating impact everyday
A career with MI6 is like no other. Whether you are just finishing school, graduating, returning to work after a break, or simply after a new challenge, you might be surprised at the opportunities open to you.
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Opportunities
A career as unique as you are
Technologists
If building imaginative and impactful technology to help answer some of our most complex operational problems appeals to you, take a look at the roles we recruit into and learn more about life in Q branch at MI6.
Language Specialists
Language specialists play a vital role in our work. You could be translating, interpreting and contextualising intelligence that helps us understand – and stop – threats to the UK and its interests overseas, or sharing your skills within our languages community.
Intelligence Officers
As an Intelligence Officer, you will be working in a team to piece together crucial information. This could be to enable an operation or identify a potential agent. To work in intelligence, you need to be highly motivated, have good emotional intelligence and curiosity.
Business Support Officers
If you like a lot of variety and have strong organisation skills, then you could be a Business Support Officer (BSO). Our BSOs work across the organisation, providing vital administrative support to teams in the UK and overseas.
Corporate, Trades & Services
From finances to facilities, procurement to project delivery, and estates to security, there are a breadth of roles available. Whether you’re already qualified or looking to gain qualifications, we have opportunities for all levels of experience.
What we do and how we operate
Disrupt the activity of hostile states
Providing strategic advantage
Promoting the UK's prosperity
Apprentices
Interested in technology? Why not join our Software Engineering Apprenticeship? You’ll get exposure to some of the most innovative technology and gain practical insights into how we use technology to protect the UK. And you’ll earn while you learn on this three-year programme where you’ll study towards an accredited level 6 apprenticeship qualification.
Graduates
At MI6, we offer a two-year structured programme for technology graduates. During the programme, you’ll receive a combination of on-the-job and more formal training and will work with a range of teams to broaden your skills and experience.
Career Changes
We recognise on-the-job learning is valuable. Whether you’re returning to work after a break, thinking of a complete career change, or just want to apply your skills to something new, there are a range of opportunities open to you in MI6.
You may already have many of the skills we look for to succeed, such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork and planning. Why not take a look at our current vacancies?
Current vacancies
Learn more about applying
Find out more about applying for a role in MI6, as well as advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications, and what your first 100 days with us could look like as a new entrant.
Interview preparation
Find out how you can prepare for a competency-based interview with MI6 by learning about our competencies, which sit under the themes of Future, People and Delivery, and by reading our helpful tips.
Using AI in applications
If you use AI to help with your application, it is important that it is done in a way that is secure and leads to an application that is accurate, authentic and error-free. Read our advice on using AI to find out more.
New Entrant Orientation
Our New Entrant Orientation programme runs for the first 100 days of you joining our community. With buddies, networking events and socials, our structured programme of learning gives you all the information you need at the right time. Find out what you can expect.
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Learn more about careers at MI6
Careers
With a wide range of exciting roles no matter what stage you are at in your career and the qualifications you have, discover the opportunities open to you at MI6.
Working at MI6
At MI6, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace, and you will have access to a wide range of benefits. Find out about what it’s like to work for us.
How to apply
All applications to work for MI6 are made through our website. From vetting to helpful tips, find out exactly how you can apply for your unique role.
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