MI5 – The Security Service
MI5's mission is to keep the country safe. For more than a century we have worked to protect our people from danger whether it be from terrorism or damaging espionage by hostile states.
Careers at MI5
A career at MI5 is like no other. Not only is it rewarding and unique, but the variety is unlike anywhere else. Our employees have significant autonomy to manage their own careers and the opportunity to change jobs or business areas every two to three years. It wouldn’t be unusual for someone to work in counter-terrorism, recruitment, counter-espionage and corporate communications within their first few roles. This variety together with our supportive and flexible working environment means most people who join MI5 stay for a substantial part of their careers.
MI5 Insights
" In an era of technological change, we must constantly innovate to protect the country from harm.
" MI5 expects all staff to uphold the Rule of Law and maintain the highest standards of integrity.
" Working closely with GCHQ, SIS and the police, we protect our society and economic prosperity.
" For more than a century MI5 has continuously adapted to counter the changing threats.
" We are proud of our enduring values of teamwork and professionalism.
" Our mission is to keep the country safe. Everything we do contributes to that mission.
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MI5 Director General and Head of CT Policing give joint interview for podcast
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum and head of Counter-Terrorism Policing Neil Basu gave their first joint interview for...
MI5 joins Instagram
MI5 has joined Instagram with the aim of lifting the lid on what it's really like to work at the Security Service.
MI5 celebrates Pride Month 2021
MI5 staff are celebrating Pride Month 2021 by flying the Progress Pride Flag above our headquarters.
