Investment Security Adviser


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£42,409 to £46,844 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Following a recent change to the Machinery of Government, the Investment Security Unit is based in the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) as of 20th July 2026.

BIST will connect the UK’s world-class science and technology base directly to the businesses, places and workers that will drive good growth across the country. Such changes will not affect the selection process for this campaign; however, we wanted to take this opportunity to advise you of the recent changes.

The Investment Security Unit (ISU) sits at the cutting edge of the government’s economic security agenda in the newly formed DBIST Economic Security and Trade Relations Directorate, delivering an operational response to changes in the global economy and the geostrategic balance of power.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious and detail-oriented individual to join the friendly and high performing Risk Identification and Review team as an Investment Security Adviser. This is a role that uniquely combines policy and operational delivery, cross-government negotiation, exposure to Ministers, and opportunities for business engagement.

The ISU leads the Government screening of acquisitions of, or investment into, UK companies; assessing the risks that investments, or the transfer of assets, could present to the UK’s national security. The Risk Identification and Review team is responsible for leading the cross-Whitehall review of the national security implications of individual investments, identifying risks and supporting ministerial decision-making on real-world economic security risks.

The ISU is an exciting and diverse place to work, with teams delivering a range of operational, policy, analytical and international activities. This role is an excellent opportunity to strengthen core behaviours and skills at this level and above, offering wide exposure to other government departments within and beyond the national security space, and a range of private sector industries.

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