Business Support Officer – Registration of Interest Ref. 3762

Job Description

Flexible working: We support a range of working patterns, full-time, part-time (minimum of 3 working days), compressed hours and job shares. Due to the nature of the role homeworking will not be possible.

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.

The work of Business Support Officers is varied and central to our mission. You could be supporting intelligence teams, working alongside senior colleagues or helping ensure the smooth running of the organisation. Whatever the area, your work will be valued, and you’ll be encouraged to think differently and contribute new ideas.

On joining, you’ll begin a structured three-year development pathway, gaining experience across different teams and environments. This will help you build a broad skillset, develop confidence and gain a strong understanding of how the organisation operates as a whole. You’ll be supported throughout with training, mentoring and a strong peer network.

Once you’ve completed this pathway, you’ll have the opportunity to take your career further – including the chance to work overseas in one of our many global locations. This is a unique aspect of the role, offering the opportunity to experience new cultures, take on fresh challenges and continue developing your skills in a dynamic international environment. For those motivated by variety, travel and continuous development, it’s a career that can evolve in many different directions.

The role is based in London with opportunities to work overseas once you complete your three-year development pathway.

The application window for Business Support Officers will open on Monday 6th July 2026. In the meantime, we encourage:

• People from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds

To register your interest in this forthcoming opportunity*

Once you register, we’ll send you an invitation to the events, but here are the dates and times.

As part of the registration of interest, you will be invited to several online events prior to the campaign opening. There will be Insight Events where you can find out more about this fascinating role, hear from real BSOs and have the chance to ask them questions. These events will run on:

Insight Events – Wednesday 1st July 2026 (1.00 – 2.00pm and 5.00 – 6.00pm)

Application and Interview Session – Thursday 2nd July 2026 (2pm - 3pm)

Before you Register

To work for us, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here: https://www.sis.gov.uk/how-to-apply/eligibility

These roles require the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process here: https://www.sis.gov.uk/how-to-apply/vetting

Please note that a registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor will such registration have any bearing upon the recruitment process itself. Any individuals who register their interest and who decide subsequently to apply for the Business Support Officer role will need to complete an application form once the window for applications has opened.

*Please note that we are confining registrations of interest to these groups only, due to their current under-representation in our workforce. Once the application window has opened, we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of their ethnic background, gender, disability and/or any other characteristic(s). Please check our nationality eligibility criteria requirements here.

All applications will be assessed solely on merit.

Register your interest here.