Apprenticeship Opportunities with MI5

Software Engineer Apprenticeships - click here to find out more     Salary: £22,677     London           At MI5, we protect the UK from a range of threats, including terrorism and espionage. It's fascinating work with real purpose. But to create the next generation of technology, we need the next generation of thinkers. That's where our degree apprenticeship comes in.           We offer individuals the chance to work with advanced software tech – earning while they learn. With a passion for tech, this course is perfect for someone coming straight out of secondary school or college. Based in either London or Manchester, apprentices will be surrounded by supportive, like-minded people. They could even be offered a full-time role at the end of the apprenticeship. So, if you know someone with a real passion for tech, we'll teach them the rest.           The UK Intelligence Agencies MI5/ M16/ GCHQ are Equal Opportunities employers, committed to reflecting the society we protect. Our recruitment process is fair, transparent and based on merit. We particularly welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups.           To find out more and apply, please visit our website.           To be eligible to apply, you must meet our residency criteria. You must be a born or naturalised British Citizen and one of your parents must be a British citizen or have substantial ties to the UK. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for nine out of the last 10 years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You will nonetheless be considered if you have, for example, served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty's Government, studied abroad, or lived overseas with your parents. You can apply at the age of 17 years and 6 months, if successful you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. 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. Further information on our eligibility criteria can be found on the How to Apply section.