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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.
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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 has been named Employer of the Year at the 2018 British LGBT Awards.
Director General Andrew Parker Speech to BfV Symposium
Director General Andrew Parker gave a speech to the BfV Symposium in Berlin on 14 May 2018.
World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day, the UK's Intelligence Agencies are coming together to support Time to Change.
