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Were looking for talented, adaptable, and committed people from all backgrounds. Youll either be in the final year of your undergraduate degree in Russian or have graduated in summer 2020 or later with a 2:2 grade or above in Russian. We want people who are keen to use their language skills and eager to improve. You dont need a technical background for this role. But you must be interested in using language in your career and keen to develop your skills, including new technical ones which complement your language abilities.
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Training and Development
From day one, were here to support you. When you join GCHQ, youll receive comprehensive language and analysis training, including classroom and hands-on learning to boost your skills. Along with this, youll also be paired with a language mentor who will help you settle in and enhance your Russian skills.
On completion of the programme, you can apply for a permanent position with us. If successful in your interview and tests, youll join a vibrant community of specialists as a Language Analyst. But your journey doesnt stop there.
During your first five years as a Language Analyst, youll have the opportunity to apply for our Language Career Development Scheme. This scheme is designed to broaden and refine your language skills, as you develop your language and analytical skills and acquire additional coaching and mentoring skills, theres the opportunity to progress to a more senior role with greater responsibility. Additionally, youll also have the chance to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL) and gain recognised professional linguist qualifications.
Rewards and Benefits
At GCHQ, youll receive a starting salary of £5,746 for the 11-week internship. Applicants who pass the end-of-programme entry language tests and accept an offer of employment will receive a starting salary of £32,092. Upon successful completion of the 6-month probationary period, youll be eligible for an additional payment of £3,000 per annum in recognition of your language skill.
Along with this, and on the Language Talent Programme youll also enjoy:
- 5 days of annual leave during the internship
- Access to a subsidised gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars in the Cheltenham office
- An excellent city centre location with multiple transport links in the Manchester office
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Equal Opportunities
At 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 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 on our website.
Were Disability Confident
GCHQ are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWPs 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 person-to-person interview 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:
- Application form: meet the minimum pass mark on your motivation of the role and for the organisation.
- A demonstrable high level of Russian by achieving a pass in our language tests
- On successful completion of these stages, you will be invited to an interview.
What to Expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:
- Initial application and eligibility sift
- In-person language tests in Manchester or Cheltenham
- In-person interview in Manchester or Cheltenham
Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6-9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until youve received your final internship offer
Before You Apply
To work at GCHQ, 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). Its something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here.
Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you cant take any recreational drugs and youll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.
This role is based in Cheltenham or Manchester, so youll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application.
Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.
Right to Withdraw Statement
Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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