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The job advert adds: “People from a range of backgrounds and degree disciplines join the Intelligence Officer Development Programme.”

While future Intelligence Officers can come from any line of work, applicants will be expected to have a 2:2 or above in any degree discipline, or have relevant work experience – reports Wales Online.

They should also have a good eye for detail, trust their own judgement and be highly organised and capable of solving problems and making decisions.

The advert said: “As a trained Intelligence Officer, your first role could be countering threats from international or Northern Ireland related terrorism to espionage or hostile states.

“You’ll set investigative strategies, making recommendations based on your assessment of threat levels, collaborating with colleagues and the Police to thwart threats.”

But before being deployed in a role, Intelligence Officers will be put on a two-year development programme, where they’ll develop the skills necessary to work for MI5.

During this time, new recruits will be paid £31,807 per year, whiling learning about policy, warranty, legal casework and data analysis.