Job description
As an Intelligence Data Analyst at GCHQ, you’ll work right at the heart of our mission, supporting real-world events and gaining special insight into what goes on behind the news headlines. Previously our analysts have helped prevent multiple terrorist attacks in a single year, halted a major cyber-attack from North Korea, and helped strengthen Ukraine’s cyber capabilities. So, joining us means being part of something truly impactful.
In this role, working with bespoke technology you’ll gather information from different sources, including internet-connected devices and use your analytical skills to make sense of it. It’s like putting together a puzzle, with pieces scattered across the digital landscape. Sometimes, you’ll find what you’re looking for right away. Other times, you’ll have to dig deep to find out more; but that’s where the excitement lies. It’s a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly changing technological environment, where no two days are alike.
We don’t expect you to know everything when you join us. We’ll provide you with a comprehensive training and development programme where you’ll be supported by mentors and tutors. Once this training is completed, you’ll have the option to flex your hours to suit your schedule. While you'll need to be in the office daily to work with classified materials, there will be no expectation for you to work weekends or shifts.
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.
Hours
- Full-time, Monday – Friday (37 hours per week)
- Please note that due to the nature of the role, hybrid working is not possible.
What we are looking for
To apply, all you need is a Level 2 (GCSE-equivalent) qualification in English language and maths at Grade 4/C or above - it’s your curiosity, determination, and interest in new technology that’s really key here.
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 can be found on our website.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Manchester
- Salary
- £34,663
(includes concessionary payment of £2,520)
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 8 July 2024
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Closing date: 8 July 2024