Cheltenham and Manchester
£28,758
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, cyber-attacks, and espionage.
About the role
As one of our Administrative Officers, you’ll support teams across the GCHQ, helping things run smoothly while building valuable skills along the way. Day-to-day, you could be gathering information, organising meetings, managing records, booking travel, or supporting visitors, keeping everything on track behind the scenes. After 18 months, there will be opportunities to apply for promotion within admin roles or explore new paths across GCHQ or our partner agencies.
About you
You’ll bring attention to detail, enjoy working as part of a team, and be comfortable talking to a range of people to understand their needs. You’ll also need a good understanding of Microsoft Office. Importantly, you’ll be keen to learn new skills and make a positive impact. You don't need a specific background to join us, we welcome people at all career stages. You might be an experienced administrator ready to take your skills into an organisation with national impact. You might be someone who wants to focus, contribute, and be recognised for doing a great job, without needing to constantly climb the career ladder. Or you might be starting out or changing direction and looking for a role that builds a foundation for whatever comes next.
You'll need two GCSEs in Maths and English Language at grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
We’d particularly encourage people from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds* and women (of any background) to register their interest. We recognise these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can contribute and thrive.
Register your interest now
Interested? We recruit for Admin Officers on a regular basis, so make sure you register your interest today. Doing so means you’ll be notified as soon as applications open. The next opportunity will open on Monday 20 July 2026.
A registration of interest does not constitute a job application, nor does it have any bearing on the recruitment process. If you decide to apply, you’ll still need to complete an application form once the campaign goes live.
Once applications open, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All applications are assessed solely on merit.
