Administrative Officer

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 mission is to keep the country and its people safe. It means we have really rewarding careers that rely on people with varied backgrounds, ages and skills - just like our Admin Officer role. Whether you've just finished school or are returning to work after a break, whether you choose to work full-time or part-time, you'll have a hugely positive impact and be at the heart of what we do. It's a chance to develop your skills and get plenty of support along the way. You'll be allocated to a section within Corporate Services, such as Finance or Recruitment, depending on business need at the time of appointment. You won't know which area you will be working in until you join the organisation but it's all an exciting part of the unknown. Regardless of the department you are placed in, each position offers a range of tasks, diverse challenges and interesting insights. Each day will look a bit different but typically you'll be managing email inboxes, organising meetings, managing information and records, booking travel, looking after visitors and providing essential support to our business. It's all about helping us to run smoothly., We're committed to staff development. As an Admin Officer, you'll attend a short induction course when you join. You'll also have the opportunity to attend a wide range of personal development and job specific courses throughout your career. Whether it's through courses run by our own academy, or through knowledge sharing, you'll never stop learning. Our strong community of Admin Officers have created a peer support group, where you can learn from each other, share ideas, organise events and build connections that'll last throughout your career., Eligibility questions - you'll answer a number of questions based on the requirements for the role. Initial form - you'll create a personal account and complete our equal opportunities monitoring questions. If you do not feel comfortable completing equal opportunities monitoring, there is a 'prefer not to say' option for each question. Application form - you'll be asked to complete an application which will cover relevant experience, your motivation for applying and some situational judgement questions aligned to being an Admin Officer, but which require no prior knowledge or experience of the role. To process your application, it is essential that you provide all the information requested in the application form. Our recruitment team will complete an application sift and successful applicants will be invited to the next stage which is an online interview.

We're after lots of initiative, great organisational skills and an ability to draw on information from a variety of sources to inform decisions. You'll also need to be comfortable talking to a range of people and paying close attention to detail. If you're keen to learn new skills, you'll have all the makings of an excellent Admin Officer. We're interested in all the things that make you, you. So, there's really no 'type' of person we're after. Please apply even if you don't think you have all of the skills outlined above. You'll need two GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English Language, at grades A

• -C / 9-4. Or, you'll have relevant experience within an office and/or admin role. This is important so we can initially assess your knowledge and ability and make sure you are a good fit for the role., MI5 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP's Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our 'Offer of Interview' (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:
• Two GCSEs in maths and English Language at grade A-C (or 9-4).
• Demonstrating the attitudes to work and the role that we are looking for (assessed by a question on the application form).
• On completion of the application form, you will be invited to an online interview. This is your offer of interview.
  
  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., To work at MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here.
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here.

You'll receive a starting salary of £26,441 plus other benefits including:
• 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.
• Dedicated Development Budget.
• Opportunities to work flexibly, subject to business needs.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.