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Discover a career with impact at DE&S

Category: Job Finding Publish date: 01/03/2022

Discover a career with impact at DE&S At DE&S we protect and provide for the UK’s Armed Forces, all over the world. It’s a purpose we’re incredibly proud of. We procure and maintain the newest protective clothing, and innovative, high-tech equipment for those on the front line. We ensure that every individual in the UK military is fully equipped and protected as they protect life both at home and overseas.

Why join us?

As someone with a military background, you’ll possess transferable skills such as the ability to work under pressure, good communication, leadership, teamwork, adaptability, time management and much more!
We need these skills, along with the specialised knowledge and experience you’ve accrued from your time in Service, to help us deliver the best service possible to our Armed Forces. We believe in enabling your unique development and helping you achieve the things you want – whether that’s a career switch, a better work-life balance, a promotion, or opportunities for foreign travel.

Find a civilian role with us today and you’ll join a team that’s committed to equipping, supporting, and protecting the Armed Forces. It’s what unites us, and it’s why we work harder every day to deliver at pace and develop a skilled and diverse team of specialists who can lead the way.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • 25 days holiday (plus one additional day every year you work up to 30 days)
  • Up to 15 days paid special leave a year for reservist training
  • Employer pension contribution of between 26.6% and 30.3% of your salary
  • Financial support for professional qualifications and career development
  • Annual performance-based bonuses
  • An extra bank holiday for the Queen’s birthday

If you’re interested in joining our team, we have ongoing opportunities across a wide range of specialisms; from Engineering and HR, to Project Management and Integrated Logistics. Wherever your skills lie, you’ll find a role to suit you at DE&S.

How to apply:

We’re proud to work closely with CTP to support Service leavers through their transition into civilian life, and all of our Level 1-5 vacancies are advertised on RightJob. You’ll also find us at upcoming CTP Employment Fairs!

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Interested in learning more about DE&S? Read our employer profile on the CTP website here.