GCHQ

Project Control Officer Locations: Cheltenham, Manchester, or Samlesbury Salary: £33,750, plus a Concessionary Payment of £2,658. Flexible working hours We support a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed working patterns, and flexible start and finish times. All roles involve working on site. However, for some positions there may be opportunities to work from home for part of the time, subject to business needs. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyberattacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Project Control Officer, you ll bring structure to the delivery of transformational projects, with a particular focus on finance, risk, and planning. With your experience working with budgets and financial reports, you ll oversee planning and resource management, ensuring teams have the necessary spend to mitigate any issues. Whether you re preparing data for meetings, conducting financial risk workshops, or managing monthly financial governance, you ll provide reliable advice and updates throughout the lifecycle of unique and influential projects. Collaborative and adaptable, you ll be able to translate financial information to a range of audiences. You ll be working with project managers, customers, stakeholders and visitors, and be comfortable presenting risk, trends and other data with clarity especially to non-financial audiences. Through analysis and insights, you ll identify ways to maximise our processes and highlight opportunities for improvement. As your experience grows, you ll have the flexibility to progress your career within the Service Management Team, Project Management Team, or other areas of GCHQ. Other than a minimum Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualification in English Language and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, you don t need any specific qualifications for this role, but a genuine interest in working with financial data and proficiency with numbers is essential. Organised and able to prioritise tasks, you ll meet key deadlines - particularly around the end of the financial year. You ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously led by different managers, and have demonstrable experience using MS Office. And just like you ll find ways to improve our ways of working, you ll also discover opportunities to further your own career. As well as a comprehensive induction when you join, you ll receive tailored training, coaching and mentoring plus the support to pursue career pathways across a range of specialisms. Our exceptional, friendly community of colleagues is available to share their knowledge with you. Whether you re looking to deepen your expertise in a specific area or explore new specialisms, we ll provide the tools and opportunities to help you succeed. Ours is an open, inclusive workplace where you ll find a range of sport, interest, and social clubs as well as a number of growing affinity groups including ethnic minority and gender equality networks, wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability groups, LGBTQ+ support groups, and faith/no faith communities. We also offer full-time and part-time working in this role, to help support your work-life balance. You can read more about our flexible working options, benefits, and life at GCHQ on our website. To find out more and apply, please select this link to read the full job description. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Project Manager Locations: London, Cheltenham, Manchester or Samlesbury Salary: £41,386 to £49,741, plus a Concessionary Payment of £2,658. If you re based in London, you ll also receive an additional payment of £6,250. Flexible working hours We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time and part-time hours. Please note, that this is primarily an office-based role. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyberattacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. We manage a diverse range of projects, spanning business change initiatives, IT infrastructure delivery, software development, and capability enhancement. While some roles may involve leading technical projects, a technical background is not a prerequisite. Depending on your team s focus, you might be responsible for overseeing project planning and implementation, supporting technical delivery, or driving organisational change. Across all areas, you ll collaborate with stakeholders at every level including partner organisations, suppliers, and customers serving as a trusted adviser throughout the entire project lifecycle. Some Project Managers work independently, while others contribute to multi-disciplinary teams. You ll be part of a collaborative, learning-focused community, where a range of impactful projects means every day brings something new. The role calls for adaptability, effective leadership, and a commitment to ongoing development. You don t need any formal project management qualifications. However, you need 4 GCSEs including Maths and English Language at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent experience demonstrating solid numeracy and communication skills, along with 12 months experience in a project-related role. A background in planning, risk, issue, and financial management as well as reporting and stakeholder management is essential. This is a role where collaboration is key. You ll build relationships, work closely with colleagues at all levels, and prioritise continuous learning for yourself and others. We re committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We ll work with you to identify any training or development opportunities that would benefit you, and you ll have access to mentoring, coaching and invitations to monthly networking forums. You ll also learn Agile project management techniques and receive support to become a member of the Association of Project Managers. Ours is an open, inclusive workplace where you ll find a range of sport, interest, and social clubs, as well as a number of growing affinity groups including ethnic minority and gender equality networks, wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity, and disability groups, LGBTQ+ support groups, and faith/no faith communities. We also offer full-time and part-time working options in this role to help support your work-life balance. You can read more about our flexible working arrangements, benefits, and life at GCHQ on our website. To find out more and apply, please select this link to read the full job description. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, and one of those nationalities is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years this is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you will not be offered a start date before your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Project Control Officer Locations : Cheltenham, Manchester, or Samlesbury Salary : £33,750, plus a Concessionary Payment of £2,658. Flexible working hours We support a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, compressed working patterns, and flexible start and finish times. All roles involve working on site. However, for some positions there may be opportunities to work from home for part of the time, subject to business needs. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse, and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyberattacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Project Control Officer, you'll bring structure to the delivery of transformational projects, with a particular focus on finance, risk, and planning. With your experience working with budgets and financial reports, you'll oversee planning and resource management, ensuring teams have the necessary spend to mitigate any issues. Whether you're preparing data for meetings, conducting financial risk workshops, or managing monthly financial governance, you'll provide reliable advice and updates throughout the lifecycle of unique and influential projects. Collaborative and adaptable, you'll be able to translate financial information to a range of audiences. You'll be working with project managers, customers, stakeholders and visitors, and be comfortable presenting risk, trends and other data with clarity- especially to non-financial audiences. Through analysis and insights, you'll identify ways to maximise our processes and highlight opportunities for improvement. As your experience grows, you'll have the flexibility to progress your career within the Service Management Team, Project Management Team, or other areas of GCHQ. Other than a minimum Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualification in English Language and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, you don't need any specific qualifications for this role, but a genuine interest in working with financial data and proficiency with numbers is essential. Organised and able to prioritise tasks, you'll meet key deadlines - particularly around the end of the financial year. You'll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously led by different managers, and have demonstrable experience using MS Office. And just like you'll find ways to improve our ways of working, you'll also discover opportunities to further your own career. As well as a comprehensive induction when you join, you'll receive tailored training, coaching and mentoring-plus the support to pursue career pathways across a range of specialisms. Our exceptional, friendly community of colleagues is available to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in a specific area or explore new specialisms, we'll provide the tools and opportunities to help you succeed. Ours is an open, inclusive workplace where you'll find a range of sport, interest, and social clubs as well as a number of growing affinity groups-including ethnic minority and gender equality networks, wellbeing, mental health, neurodiversity and disability groups, LGBTQ+ support groups, and faith/no faith communities. We also offer full-time and part-time working in this role, to help support your work-life balance. You can read more about our flexible working options, benefits, and life at GCHQ on our website. To find out more and apply, please select this link to read the full job description. _To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £33,750.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Flexitime On-site gym On-site parking Transport links Work Location: In person