Business Enabler

As a Business Enabler, you'll gain experience, build relationships and grow your knowledge while providing mission-critical support. This isn't a development programme - it's an opportunity for you to get involved, discover new, exciting career prospects, and ensure the wider intelligence agency has what it needs to protect our national security. So, whether you've just graduated or you're looking for a career change, join us and you'll develop your skills, have a hugely positive impact and be at the heart of what we do., MI5 protects the UK from threats to national security, such as terrorism and espionage. How? By gathering intelligence and working closely with our partners, we detect such threats and work out ways to stop them., For graduates, there's our Intelligence Officer Development Programme, which covers the first four years of an Intelligence Officer's career. It's designed to teach you about investigations and give you the skills to run them. Graduates can also join our Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme: a structured two-year programme where you'll analyse and interpret data that's vital to our investigations. Then, there's our Technology Graduate Development Programme ran jointly with MI6; another structured programme that equips you to work in our pioneering IT function. For graduates looking for a rewarding career in corporate services, there's the role of Business Enabler. Finally, graduates can also join as Russian or Mandarin analysts.

To join, you'll have (or be expecting) a 2:2 degree or above in any subject or you'll have work experience where you have developed and used the skills and qualities that will be crucial for this role. You'll be able to communicate effectively, establish productive working relationships, work well in a team and be adaptable to new working environments. With great organisational skills and attention to detail, you'll trust your own judgment and have confidence in making your own decisions. There's no one 'type' of person we're after; Business Enablers come from all kinds of backgrounds, and their diverse perspectives help to safeguard the UK. 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., In short, good communication skills, attention to detail and a flair for solving problems. However, beyond that, we don't recruit a particular 'type' of person. Our unique work relies on people with unique perspectives, so we welcome applications from everyone - regardless of age, experience, cultural background or sexual orientation. As Disability Confident Leaders, we want you to feel supported throughout the recruitment process, so we offer reasonable adjustments to ensure those with disabilities, long-term health or neurodivergent conditions can perform at their best. We're also committed to ensuring a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role will be offered an interview. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen or hold dual British nationality. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. 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.

A career at MI5 is like no other. Not only is it rewarding and unique, but the variety here is like no-where else. It is this variety that enables our people to develop a unique breadth of skills and insights, all within a supportive and inclusive environment . We also offer our people an excellent range of benefits to recognise and reward their vital contribution.

You'll get an induction when you start, have your own mentor, and plenty of training. At MI5 we have an open, supportive culture where everybody can bring their authentic self to work. We're proud to have several affinity groups, including ethnic minority and gender equality networks, mental health, neurodiversity and disability groups, faith/no faith, LGBTQ+ communities, and more. And, as well as being part of our friendly, inclusive work environment, you'll receive 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years' service), opportunities to work flexibly, a personal learning budget, and an interest-free season ticket loan. This is a unique opportunity to utilise your skills and make a real contribution to our organisation. 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. Salary

• £37,281 rising to £40,303 after 1 year (London)
• £34,777 rising to £37,596 after 1 year (Cheltenham and Manchester)
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, there will be limited opportunities for home working.