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Together Together /// Life at Gchq 3 /// LIFE AT GCHQ Careers WITH PURPOSE TOGETHER // / LIFE AT GCHQ LIFE AT We protect the UK from cyber-attacks, terrorism and espionage. It means we use unique tech in creative ways, coming up with unusual solutions. And we constantly develop new techniques. WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO We’re made up of different backgrounds, skills and personalities. But we’re all proud to collaborate, and even prouder to work with purpose. It’s how we stay ahead of ever-evolving threats and keep the UK safe. We’re the Government Tasked by Our work helps Communications UK government, to keep the Headquarters – we’re the UK safe – at otherwise known cyber security home, overseas as GCHQ. experts. and online. 2 3 WHERE WE ARE WHO WE WORK WITH // / LIFE AT GCHQ LIFE AT Keeping the UK safe is a joint effort. We work really closely with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), MI5 and SIS (otherwise known Bude Cheltenham Harrogate as MI6). Together, we tackle cyber-attacks, terrorism and espionage. Known for its beautiful scenery, Cheltenham boasts plenty of This north Yorkshire spa town is sweeping coastlines and plenty historic architecture and world- often listed as the happiest place With different skills and different perspectives, we’re able to share of good food, Bude has got loads class horse racing. But it’s also to live in the UK. Plus, there’s knowledge and learn from each other. But we all work towards to offer. This site even has home to the GCHQ ‘doughnut’, even a free bus to take you the same goal – keeping the UK safe. 21 satellite antennae! which has everything from to town after work. cash points to a Greggs. TALENT THAT COVERS BETTER THE COUNTRY TOGETHER Our HQ is in Cheltenham, but we actually have offices dotted up and down the country. So no matter where you are in the UK, we won’t be too far away. MI5 is the UK’s national MI6 is the UK’s National Cyber security intelligence agency. secret intelligence service. Security Centre (NCSC) Lincolnshire London Manchester Scarborough MI5 protects the UK from MI6 protects the UK from The NCSC is part of GCHQ. Lincolnshire is all about With the capital on We’re fairly new At the top end of the within the UK. Made up of overseas threats. They develop Based in London, it provides cobbled streets, grand your doorstep, the to Manchester, country, Scarborough around 4,000 individuals, MI5 foreign contacts, gather research and advice on buildings and plenty London site is one but there’s a definite offers rolling hills and work against threats such as intelligence, and navigate cyber security, and responds of history. In fact, it of the most exciting buzz to this site! calming sounds of the terrorism, espionage, sabotage, any risks to the UK’s national quickly to cyber incidents. was the birthplace of places to be. It’s also Collaborative, creative sea. It even offers it’s cyber threats, and the security, economy and military. It aims to make the UK George Boole who laid where our National and innovative, the 5.5 million tourists proliferation of weapons of They also resolve international the safest place to live the foundations of the Cyber Security Manchester tech scene free Wi-Fi when mass destruction. conflicts and prevent the and work online. digital revolution. Centre is based. is the place to be. they visit. spread of illegal weapons. 4 5 OUR BENEFITS // / LIFE AT GCHQ LIFE AT To protect the UK, we need to constantly challenge ourselves. That’s why we need people with different talents and interests to join us. It all helps to create a collaborative atmosphere, where everyone’s opinion is heard. And it means we can solve unusual problems in creative ways. In fact, your ideas will push boundaries and keep us a step ahead of ever-evolving threats. We offer a rather lovely 25 days’ If you’re eligible, you could receive annual holiday (pro rata). This rises to up to 6 months’ full maternity pay, and 30 days once you’ve been here for 5 years. 2 weeks’ paternity pay. We also encourage Plus, you’ll have 10.5 extra days for shared parental leave and will support you public and privilege holidays. along your journey – no matter if this is pregnancy or adoption. PROTECTING THE THE PART UK HAS ITS PERKS We know you’ll work really hard, so that’s why we’ll give you YOU CAN PLAY lots of perks. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect. Depending on your role, you might even have a few more. Whether you’ve just finished school or you have some experience, you’ll be valued for being you. With the freedom and support to come up with your own ideas, you won’t just play a vital role in your You’ll also get a really Plus, you’ll be able to Depending which site competitive pension plan – take advantage of flexi-time. you join, you can take team. You’ll play a vital role in protecting the UK. Because while we’re so you won’t just develop So you’ll usually have a say advantage of things like all celebrated as individuals, we work together for one purpose. your career, you’ll secure in when you work. And if you a gym, restaurant and And without you, there’s no us. your future. end up doing extra, you’ll even several shops. easily be able to take that time back. 6 7 T OUR CULTURE // / LIFE AT GCHQ LIFE AT We’re not all suited THE FREEDOM and booted. As long as SUPPORTIVE you can do your job, you can wear what We want you, for you. you’re comfortable in. TO BE YOU So we’ll celebrate your That’s how you’ll do individuality. Every site your best work. Our work is serious. But our We all work has a huge range incredibly hard. of societies for you culture isn’t. In fact, it’s probably Everyone here That’s because to get involved in. genuinely wants to help. not what you’d expect at all. what we do has We all understand how an incredibly daunting it is to start a new important job, so we just want to purpose. make it as easy as possible. No matter the team or role, we’re RELAXED all here for the same reason – But we know INDIVIDUAL that you still need to to protect the UK. When you join, love what you do. You need you’ll be matched up to remain curious. That’s with a ‘buddy’. It means why we offer so much someone is there to personal, and professional, answer any questions ? development. and to show you around the site. Our sites also have lots of breakout areas where While there will be you can just go and Whether you’re certain things you’ll do have 5. Some even into sports or puzzles, independently, it’s largely have religious spaces films or books, there’ll a team effort. Plus, we often for you to use. be something for you. work across the business CURIOUS It’s a great way and go to other sites. of getting to This way, we all learn know people. from each other. Anyone will be In some roles, you’ll even have happy to give you And we also have a hand. There’s no time put aside There’s a real so you can focus our affinity groups. These hierarchy here. are groups that represent sense of being in it Plus, you’ll take on personal COLLABORATIVE everyone across GCHQ. together. It means advantage of projects. We get together to share the responsibility flexi-time and have ideas and make sure never falls to just some say in the everyone is heard. one person. hours you’ll work. 8 9 OUR TEAMS /// OUR CAREERS ANALYSIS APPLIED COMPUTER CORPORATE Being an analyst is all about solving problems. Curious and logical, our analysts get to grips with RESEARCH NETWORK SERVICES lots of data, make things easier to understand We spend a lot of time researching threats. So We couldn’t protect the country without and produce insightful reports. These reports we also take the time to understand the tech OPERATIONS some support. It takes all sorts of networks to often shape foreign policy and national security. behind them. Our researchers constantly take We protect the UK from cyber-attacks. Working keep us up and running. So, there are lots of And because the threats we face are constantly systems apart, test different theories and assess under strict legal guidelines, our specialists get opportunities to develop your skills – from changing, there’s always something new to pick new ideas. They make data easier for people creative. They disrupt terrorists’ computers and admin, finance and legal, to security and HR. up. So if you have great communication skills and to use and reduce any risks. There are lots of defend our cyber world. There are lots of roles But these aren’t your usual corporate services. are keen to learn, we can teach you the rest. applied research groups across GCHQ, but we within this area, and not all of them rely on tech. In these roles, you’ll tackle lots of different work together and share our learnings. It all It’s also about understanding what makes people challenges – things that you wouldn’t come comes down to combining great research with tick and analysing the way people communicate.
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