Print Specialist Ref. 3675

Flexible working: This is a full-time role and due to the nature of the work, home/hybrid working is not available. However, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible start and finish times (depending on business needs). About us We're MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Our mission is to protect the security and economic wellbeing of the UK from overseas threats such as regional instability, terrorism, and cyber-attacks. Working across the globe and in close partnership with MI5 and GCHQ, we help the Government to counter these threats through the provision of secret intelligence. A role in MI6 will see you providing vital support to this work, within a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As one of our Print Specialists, you’ll provide printing support to a range of projects, short and long-term, using the latest technologies and equipment to support mission-critical work across the organisation. You’ll work closely with internal colleagues from different teams such as Intelligence and Corporate Services, along with other government departments when required. And as part of our small printing team, you’ll find a supportive working environment where everyone helps each other. Day to day, you’ll take requirements directly from colleagues, then produce high-quality materials that fit their needs. Since you’ll be taking requests that are unique to our mission, you’ll work with creativity to come up with solutions, and to provide advice and information to colleagues outside the department. There’ll be lots of variety, the chance to learn new printing techniques and grow your expertise, and to travel to printing trade events both in the UK and infrequently overseas. About you You’ll need to be ready to take on projects straight away, so practical experience in lithographic printing and ancillary printing processes and techniques, are a must. You’ll also need experience producing high-quality printed material on B3 press and be able to demonstrate a methodical and creative approach to tackling press-related problems. Since there’s a large variety in the materials we produce, you’ll also need to be willing to learn other techniques such as silk screen printing. The role involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation. So, you’ll need to demonstrate sound customer service and collaboration skills. Your communication skills will be vital as you explain, inform and advise on printing-related matters. As part of a small, close-knit team, you’ll also be someone who supports others. Training and development We’re passionate about your personal development, so we have lots of ways to help you grow. You’ll get a full induction, introducing you to the organisation and our work. And you’ll have the option to complete training courses relevant to your role and have access to a mentor, who’ll support and encourage your continued development. We’ll also support you with a range of in-house and bespoke training to help you upskill in new printing techniques. Rewards and benefits You’ll receive a starting salary of £43,099 plus other benefits including: * 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays * opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme * interest-free season ticket loan (travel and parking) * cycle to work scheme * facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations) * paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. Offer of interview We are committed to providing equitable opportunities throughout the recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities. As part of this, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as the Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: * previous experience of lithographic printing on B3 presses (assessed at application sift) * reaching the minimum pass mark in