Training & Development

"We continue to invest a significant amount of time and resources in the professional and personal growth of staff, driving performance and delivery by helping people fulfil their potential, no matter where they work." GCHQ's 'Vision for People'

We're a 'knowledge-based' organisation with an advanced level of technology, tackling many urgent and critical issues. Everyone, whatever their role, has a part to play in this and, as an established 'Investor in People', we invest significant time and resources in making sure everyone is confident in their role. On average, our people benefit from 7.5 days of formal training per year - and that's in addition to any on-the-job learning.

• Continuous Personal Development. You will have your own plan, individually tailored to your training needs. We will work together to create a bespoke package that may include interactive computer modules, distance learning, training courses, secondments and on-the-job training.
• Professional qualifications. Where relevant to your role, we are happy to support further study, financially and in terms of time.
• Technical Development. We run two key schemes for our IT-related people. 'Gateway' offers a variety of placements, training courses and development activities, while our Professional Technologist Training Scheme offers an accredited route to Chartered or Incorporated status. You can find out more information under IT, Internet & Engineering.
• Secondments. We support the Prince's Trust Volunteers and short-term community programmes, as well as secondments at various partner organisations.