UK's Intelligence Agencies Manchester Work Experience Day
Create a free account to applySpend an in-person day exploring how MI5, MI6 and GCHQ work and the early-career routes they offer. Get an overview of intelligence roles, learn about security clearance, and pick up application and interview tips; attendees must keep the event private, with no photos or recordings.
This in-person work experience day gives students a chance to learn more about the UK’s Intelligence Agencies and the kind of early careers pathways they offer. The event is aimed at Year 12, Year 13 and college students with an interest in STEM, and it is designed to introduce the work of MI5, MI6 and GCHQ in a clear and accessible way.
Across the day, attendees can expect an introduction to the agencies, an overview of the intelligence services, and insight into the wide range of roles available within them. The programme also covers the security clearance process, plus practical tips for applications and interviews, making it useful for anyone exploring future apprenticeships or junior development opportunities.
The event is run in Manchester, but the exact address is only shared with selected applicants. Uptree also notes that spaces are limited, so students who meet the criteria are prioritised for selection.
Attendees are asked to keep the event private and follow the no photos or recordings policy throughout the day.
17 June 2027, 10:00 – 15:30
Location
- Year 12, Year 13 and college students
- Interest in STEM
- Must meet the eligibility criteria set by the UK Intelligence Agencies
- Must be a British Citizen
- If you hold dual nationality, one component must be British
- Must have lived in the UK for 7 of the past 10 years
- Must be willing to undergo security clearance
- Must comply with the no drugs policy from the point of submitting the application form
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