Could be a fantastic employer if they gave new starters appropriate training - Senior Administrative Assistant Mi5 Employee Review

2.0
15 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Mission, collaborative working, development opportunities, pension scheme

Cons

Poor and disjointed training of new starters.They promise a lot on that front but deliver very little.Also, the organisation is top heavy with managers many of whom have insufficient training on being an effective manager.

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1.0
21 Oct 2018
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Pros

By far the worst intelligence agency along with GHCQ, I would not suggest contacting them if you are a non UK citizen in tech.

Cons

Horrible case officers in MI6 doing vetting by far the worst they have used ,tradecraft includes using Anglo Americans, UK Irish and Indians

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5.0
20 Dec 2025
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Pros

Great pay, great benefits, great opportunities

Cons

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