Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage in order:
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 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 a Business Support 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.
Application sift - our recruitment team will complete an application sift and successful applicants will be invited to the next stage which is online interview.
Online interview - this interview will take place video conferencing system. You won't be required to visit any of our premises. This interview will further explore that you have the potential skills and motivation to join MI5.
Please note that you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6-9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.
Before You Apply
To work at MI5 you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality.
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It is something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes.
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.
The roles are based in Belfast, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting and application. A loan is available to support people relocating to London.
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 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.