Language Talent Programme – Russian

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• About the job
• Benefits
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• Apply and further information

Cheltenham, London, Manchester, Scarborough

About the job

Job summary

In this exciting 11-week paid placement, you’ll use your language skills and cultural knowledge to make a real impact on our operations. Day to day, you’ll develop your understanding of language as you analyse, transcribe, and translate audio and written materials. Some of these materials may be technical or specialised in nature, giving you a chance to master new skills in a unique field, but it doesn’t stop there.

Job description

Here, your influence goes beyond language. Your cultural understanding will be invaluable as you collaborate closely with customers and partners, providing context for your team. In fact, you may even get the chance to draft Intelligence reports and conduct research using a variety of tools during your time with us. Equipped with specialist tools, you’ll uncover valuable insights that you’ll then present back to your team. Your work will be unique, varied and far from average. Importantly, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who share your passion for languages, and you’ll get the opportunity to use your language skills and make an impact. 

We have limited spaces in London, Cheltenham, Manchester and Scarborough, so we’d encourage you to be open and flexible with your application.

Person specification

We welcome applications if you have, or expect to obtain, a 2:2 degree or above in Russian, you’ll either be in the final year of your degree or have graduated in Summer 2021 or later. Whatever your background, you’ll be adaptable, motivated and collaborative, always keen to use your language skills and learn new things. You don’t need a technical background for this role, but you must be willing to pick up new skills – especially those that are technical and complement your language abilities. 

To work at GCHQ and MI5, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here: 

https://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/how-to-apply.html 

https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs 

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: 

https://www.gchq-careers.co.uk/how-to-apply.html

https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/applying-for-jobs/vetting 

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. 

Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely. 

The role at MI5 is based in London, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. 

Please note the role at GCHQ is based in Cheltenham, Manchester or Scarborough, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. 

Benefits

• At GCHQ you’ll receive a starting salary of £6,193. Applicants who pass the end-of-programme graduate-entry language tests and assessment centre, and who are made and accept an offer of employment at our agency, will receive a starting salary in excess of £34,663.
• At MI5 you’ll receive a starting salary of £6,908. Applicants who pass the end-of-programme graduate-entry language tests and assessment centre, and who are made and accept an offer of employment at our agency, will receive a starting salary of £37,281
• On the 11 – week Internship you’ll receive a salary of £6,193 – £6,908 dependent on the organisation, plus other benefits including:
• 5.5 days of annual leave during the internship
• Access to a subsidised gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars in the Cheltenham office

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : careers@recruitmentteam.org.uk
• Email : careers@recruitmentteam.org.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : careers@recruitmentteam.org.uk

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