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Associate Data Scientist

MI6 - Secret Intelligence Service -
London

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Permanent | Full-time
£49,937 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

AWS
Presentation skills
Data science
Python

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464149

Salary

£49,937

Including non-pensionable recruitment and retention allowance of £6,500

GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Information Technology

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Full-time

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Location

London

About the job

Job summary

About us
We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our 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, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.

Job description

The role
As AI adoption accelerates across MI6s most mission critical areas, this role offers a rare opportunity to work at the point where data, AI and technology are reshaping how complex, real world problems are understood and addressed. As an Associate Data Scientist, youll join established data science and AI teams working on challenging problems that directly support MI6s mission.

Working primarily under the supervision of more senior data scientists and engineers, the focus of the role is on learning through contribution. Youll build your technical capability, develop confidence working with ambiguous problems and apply data science techniques in practical, meaningful ways.

Much of the work involves engaging with mission teams to understand loosely defined problems and explore where data science can add value. Youll research problems using a range of sources, critically evaluate findings and collaborate with others to design, test and improve solutions. This may include analysing data, building and iterating models, or supporting the use of AI in both defensive and operational contexts.

Day to day, youll work with both technical and non technical colleagues. This might involve helping mission teams frame the right questions, explaining findings clearly or refining solutions based on user feedback. As your confidence grows, youll develop a stronger understanding of how data science fits into complex systems and take on greater responsibility as part of the team.

Person specification

About you
Youre curious, motivated and keen to build a career in data science and AI. At this stage, we dont expect you to arrive with a fully polished skillset. What matters most is a strong foundation, evidence of learning and a genuine interest in how data and technology can be used to tackle complex problems.

Your background might be in data science or another technical discipline, or you may be a career changer with transferable skills. Were equally interested in candidates from STEM, linguistics or other analytical fields where structured thinking, numeracy or problem solving are central. If you can reason carefully, work with data and are open to learning new technical skills, youll have the foundations were looking for.

You can demonstrate experience with programming through study, work, independent projects or self directed learning. Python is commonly used, though experience with other programming languages is also relevant. Youre comfortable experimenting, researching solutions and building an understanding of how systems work.

You enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable learning under supervision. Much of the role involves working with non technical colleagues, so youre able to explain ideas clearly and ask thoughtful questions to understand whats really being asked.

Above all, youre adaptable, proactive and committed to developing your skills, with a clear interest in data science and AI beyond formal study.

Benefits

Training and development
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development, particularly for those at an early stage in their data science career. On joining, youll receive a structured induction tailored to your experience, introducing you to the team, our data, technologies and ways of working, and helping you understand how data science supports MI6s mission.

Much of your development will be driven through practical experience. Youll work on live projects alongside more experienced data scientists and engineers, with guidance and supervision to help you build confidence and capability. Alongside team delivery, time is set aside for learning, experimentation and independent research, allowing you to explore new tools, techniques and approaches.

Youll have access to a range of training opportunities covering both technical and professional skills. This includes internal learning, external courses and support towards recognised qualifications, such as AWS certifications and accredited Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (formerly DDaT) Data Science skills.

Support is built into the role. Youll work closely with your line manager and colleagues as part of a welcoming team, and youll have opportunities to connect with others at a similar career stage across the wider organisation. Development in this role focuses on building strong foundations, growing confidence and preparing you to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.

Rewards and benefits
Youll receive a starting salary of £49,937 plus other benefits including:

25 days of annual leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays
opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
an interest-free season ticket loan
an excellent pension scheme
a cycle to work scheme
facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
paid parental and adoption leave

Equal opportunities
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 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.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

What to expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

An initial online application form including pre-screening questions to ensure you meet our eligibility criteria
Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) rating the appropriateness of your responses to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation
Application sift looking at your skills and motivation for the role and organisation
An online HR interview focusing on motivation and competencies important to the role
If successful at the HR interview, you will be invited to a face-to-face technical assessment. (Please note the role maps to Associate Data Scientist on the aforementioned GDDPC framework. We will assess you against this framework by asking questions about your previous projects and experiences.)
If successful, youll receive a conditional offer of employment

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process 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 MI6, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria.

This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). Its something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process.

Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you cant take any recreational drugs and youll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.

Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely.

The role is based in Central London, so youll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application. An interest-free loan is available to assist with relocating into privately rented accommodation to take up the offer of employment.

We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in-person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation.

Reimbursement is discretionary and will only be made in line with the Candidate Expenses Policy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel, using the most economical option, and provide original hardcopy receipts for reimbursement.

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 a close family member.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Name : Recruitment
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

https://www.sis.gov.uk/

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