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  • 8.4 Stars
  • Avg. Rating: 8.4
  • 1 Reviews

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About GCHQ

GCHQ is a key part of the UK’s intelligence and security service, working with MI5 and MI6 to counter threats to Britain. GCHQ’s work is quite distinct from our partner agencies, and falls into two key areas: Signals Intelligence and Information Assurance. Our customers include government agencies and commercial organisations. We employ over 5,000 people, and our HQ is in Cheltenham.

The Role:

Access to some of the world’s most advanced technology, the chance to tackle global issues like hacking or terrorism and a competitive salary? Our summer and year-long placements are hard to beat. As a Sponsored Undergraduate Technologist you’ll be involved in a fascinating world of work. There will also be the prospect of a permanent position when you graduate. To apply you must be a British citizen and an undergraduate studying for your first degree in a computing, engineering, telecommunications, IT or related disciplines.

Our Culture:

Our work might be secret, but that doesn’t mean we work in silence or alone! One thing that strikes new starters – apart from the interesting work and range of career pathways - is how friendly and helpful everyone is.

We want you to do well, and that means supporting you fully with training and development opportunities. We’re an established ‘Investor in People’, and all of our people have access to an individual Continuous Personal Development plan, and support – where applicable – to study for professional qualifications.

Benefits:

A Civil Service organisation, we offer excellent conditions and benefits, including attractive pension options and competitive salaries (reviewed annually), plus life-friendly flexible working.

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Facts & Figures

Students On Placements With Us This Year*30
Students On Interships With Us This Year*30
Students expected to return to graduate jobs with us*50%
Degree Class Required To Apply2:1 (Two One)

* Values are approximate.

Quote From A Previous Review…

“For anyone doing a Mathematics degree who is looking for a maths/statistics based placement, this post is certainly worth its weight in gold! A lot of knowledge gained from my time here, which will be of great benefit to me as I attempt to gain a first in my Maths degree. Also a great placement to set you up into a career within government and the public sector”

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