Graduate Careers

MI6 works with the UK's overseas partners to support global stability by combating international terrorism and the spread of weapons. We work secretly around the world and in the UK, to stay ahead of our adversaries. Opportunities with MI6 If you've never considered a career in MI6, then you're probably exactly who we're looking for. Many graduates apply for our Intelligence Officer roles, using their strong communication skills and empathy to develop relationships. London-based at first, you will complete your initial training and then could be working overseas, experiencing new cultures and running intelligence-gathering operations. Graduates can also apply for our Business Support Officer roles, putting their strong organisation and planning skills to work across a variety of corporate and operational teams – both at home and potentially overseas. We recruit in a number of other areas, including science and technology; trades and services; corporate services; and languages. To find out more, visit our website. Working here Whatever your role, we aim to make your career with us as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. Depending on operational need, we'll aim to give you a good work/life balance, including the option of flexible working. You'll have access to excellent training and development opportunities, giving you the chance to strengthen your skills and shape your career. Meanwhile, you'll be providing vital support for our work, while learning from some of the best minds in their fields. To find out more, please visit our career site. At MI6 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 backMI6unds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodiverse conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from MI6ups that are under-represented in our workforce.

MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), is the UK's Secret Intelligence Service. Its mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, MI6 helps the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence.