Join DE&S as a Project Manager through our latest GFiE scheme
Category: Recruitment
Publish date: 03/01/2023
Leaving the services? Want a civilian career where you can use your skills and experience to support those still serving on the front line? Join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as a Project Manager on our Military Transition Scheme for the chance to work across a diverse and fascinating portfolio of equipment - vital to UK Defence.
As the procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence, it takes a wide range of expertise to enable us to provide our military personnel with everything they need to be the best they can be. We’re currently working with CTP and the Cabinet Office as part of the Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) scheme, to hire Service leavers for Project Manager positions.
Here, you’ll play an important role in delivering key outputs on a variety of projects that support our Armed Forces and help keep them safe; drawing on your military background to understand our customers’ requirements, while using your leadership and people skills to motivate and encourage the wider team.
You’ll join us on a fixed-term contract of up to 23 months, without the need for a formal interview. As part of our team, we’ll empower you to achieve your goals and offer progressive training and support which will help you unlock a highly successful and rewarding civilian career. Then, in your second year with us, we’ll support you to apply for a permanent role with us too!
Want to learn more about who we are and the vital work we do?
Join us at our virtual careers event on Thursday 9th February 2023 to hear from our Engineering, Commercial, Operational Delivery and Project Delivery teams, including ex-military personnel who will share their own experiences of transitioning into DE&S.
At this event you’ll discover more about the critical role our teams play in keeping our military equipped and protected, the type of projects you could find yourself working on, the wide range of locations we recruit from, and our career opportunities for Service leavers – including our Military Transition Scheme.
What are the perks of joining us?
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Up to 30 days of holiday, eight bank holidays, and an extra days’ leave in honour of the King’s birthday
- Up to 15 days of paid special leave each year for reservist training
- Leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
- Funding for industry-recognised qualifications, subscriptions to professional associations, and specialist training
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Employee well-being and occupational health services
- Subsidised on-site gym and sporting facilities at our Abbey Wood site
Want a civilian career where you can continue to hit your career goals? Let us know your ambitions and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Looking for a permanent role?
We also offer permanent opportunities across a wide range of specialisms, from Engineering and Project Delivery, to Operations Management and Integrated Logistics Support. And you can find all our vacancies advertised on RightJob.