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We support full-time, part-time, compressed, and flexible hours. Remote and homeworking are not available in London. There are limited opportunities for homeworking in Cheltenham, as the role is primarily office-based. Your knowledge of Persian could open up a career in intelligence. By joining MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, you can play your part in protecting the UK. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK’s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain’s people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you’ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role If you have a passion for languages, working as a language specialist for the UK intelligence agencies presents a truly unique opportunity. You’ll be working at the heart of our mission, supporting high-value activities that will keep the country safe. We’re looking for Persian linguists for a role that goes well beyond translation and transcription. Your knowledge of the Persian language, as well as your in-depth understanding of Iranian culture, ideology, and politics, will be a significant asset in helping to safeguard the UK. With an adept knowledge of the Persian language and surrounding culture, you’ll be able to identify nuances and seek out key information from spoken and written materials, contextualise it, and then make the information accessible and understandable to others. Every step of the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your own career path, focusing on the areas that interest you most. Whatever you’re doing, you’ll enjoy varied, unique work using language skills you would never have considered could create such an impact. At MI5 and MI6, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in directing projects and driving forward investigations. It’s rewarding work, which will draw on your judgement, people skills, and linguistic and cultural expertise. Confident in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Persian, you’ll do everything from translation and interpretation to operational work that includes planning, casework, and training. At GCHQ, you’ll combine language and technical skills to piece together snippets of information collected from a variety of digital communication sources. Working in a diverse team of technical experts, you’ll apply analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture, enabling you to identify reportable intelligence and progress operations, and help shape and influence government policy. About You You don’t need any experience or qualifications to be a Persian Language Specialist with us, just active and passive language skills, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Iranian culture, history, religion, and politics. Essentially, you’ll be passionate about the language and a proficient user (at C1 level) of the Persian language in all its forms. Your proficiency could come from growing up in a multilingual family, undergoing language training in the military, or studying Persian to a high level academically. At C1 level or higher, you’re able to: Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations. Express ideas without too much searching. Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations. Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics. Having a keen interest in technology will support you at GCHQ. But whichever organisation you join, we’re looking for problem solvers with interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail. You’ll also need: An analytical, enquiring mind. Good judgement and effective people skills. A collaborative approach, as you’ll share your knowledge and contribute to professional standards of best practice. During the interview process, you’ll need to pass a language proficiency test by reading and translating newspaper articles and broadcasts. The results will be considered alongside the role requirements on a case-by-case basis. Training and Development At MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, we have an inclusive and supportive working environment designed to encourage open minds and approaches. We value and nurture talent, and we’re committed to ensuring you have the support and guidance to build a rewarding career at the heart of national security. From language events and workshops to acquiring professional qualifications, our strong learning culture will continuously develop you, your knowledge, and your skills. Rewards and Benefits At MI5 and MI6, you’ll receive a starting salary of £37,281 - £39,938, with the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role. At GCHQ you’ll receive a starting salary of £34,663. Upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period you’ll be eligible for an additional payment of £3,000 p.a. in recognition of your language skill. Other benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Personal Learning Budget (MI5 only). Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business needs. Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars. Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities, or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage: Initial application and eligibility sift. In-person language tests in London. An in-person interview and assessment centre (London or Cheltenham, depending on availability). You may also be required to undergo a hearing test for this role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next.
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We support full-time, part-time, compressed, and flexible hours. Remote and homeworking are not available in London. There are limited opportunities for homeworking in Cheltenham, as the role is primarily office-based. Your knowledge of Persian could open up a career in intelligence. By joining MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, you can play your part in protecting the UK. About Us MI5, MI6 and GCHQ are the UK’s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain’s people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you’ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. The Role If you have a passion for languages, working as a language specialist for the UK intelligence agencies presents a truly unique opportunity. You’ll be working at the heart of our mission, supporting high-value activities that will keep the country safe. We’re looking for Persian linguists for a role that goes well beyond translation and transcription. Your knowledge of the Persian language, as well as your in-depth understanding of Iranian culture, ideology, and politics, will be a significant asset in helping to safeguard the UK. With an adept knowledge of the Persian language and surrounding culture, you’ll be able to identify nuances and seek out key information from spoken and written materials, contextualise it, and then make the information accessible and understandable to others. Every step of the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your own career path, focusing on the areas that interest you most. Whatever you’re doing, you’ll enjoy varied, unique work using language skills you would never have considered could create such an impact. At MI5 and MI6, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in directing projects and driving forward investigations. It’s rewarding work, which will draw on your judgement, people skills, and linguistic and cultural expertise. Confident in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to Persian, you’ll do everything from translation and interpretation to operational work that includes planning, casework, and training. At GCHQ, you’ll combine language and technical skills to piece together snippets of information collected from a variety of digital communication sources. Working in a diverse team of technical experts, you’ll apply analytical skills and an understanding of communication technologies to build an accurate intelligence picture, enabling you to identify reportable intelligence and progress operations, and help shape and influence government policy. About You You don’t need any experience or qualifications to be a Persian Language Specialist with us, just active and passive language skills, excellent written English, and a good knowledge of Iranian culture, history, religion, and politics. Essentially, you’ll be passionate about the language and a proficient user (at C1 level) of the Persian language in all its forms. Your proficiency could come from growing up in a multilingual family, undergoing language training in the military, or studying Persian to a high level academically. At C1 level or higher, you’re able to: Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations. Express ideas without too much searching. Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations. Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics. Having a keen interest in technology will support you at GCHQ. But whichever organisation you join, we’re looking for problem solvers with interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail. You’ll also need: An analytical, enquiring mind. Good judgement and effective people skills. A collaborative approach, as you’ll share your knowledge and contribute to professional standards of best practice. During the interview process, you’ll need to pass a language proficiency test by reading and translating newspaper articles and broadcasts. The results will be considered alongside the role requirements on a case-by-case basis. Training and Development At MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, we have an inclusive and supportive working environment designed to encourage open minds and approaches. We value and nurture talent, and we’re committed to ensuring you have the support and guidance to build a rewarding career at the heart of national security. From language events and workshops to acquiring professional qualifications, our strong learning culture will continuously develop you, your knowledge, and your skills. Rewards and Benefits At MI5 and MI6, you’ll receive a starting salary of £37,281 - £39,938, with the possibility to qualify for additional language allowances once in role. At GCHQ you’ll receive a starting salary of £34,663. Upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period you’ll be eligible for an additional payment of £3,000 p.a. in recognition of your language skill. Other benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Personal Learning Budget (MI5 only). Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business needs. Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars. Paid parental and adoption leave. Equal Opportunities At MI5, MI6, and GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities, or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce. What to Expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage: Initial application and eligibility sift. In-person language tests in London. An in-person interview and assessment centre (London or Cheltenham, depending on availability). You may also be required to undergo a hearing test for this role. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next.
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