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• Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics) – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Engineer Officer (Communications Electronics) you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.What will you do?Be ready to deploy all […]
• Engineer Officer – Aerosystems – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aerosystems Engineer Officer you will manage the maintenance and operation of the RAF's cutting-edge aircraft and supporting technology.What will you do?Ensure aircraft are ready to fly at all timesProvide engineering management for RAF aircraft maintenanceOversee the safety of munitions and other explosive materialsSetting, influencing and maintaining […]
• Operations Officer – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an RAF Operations Officer you could be working from a field, a bunker, a building, a tent, an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft or even on an aircraft carrier.What will you do?You will be responsible for directing and supporting operations both in the UK and around the world, using […]
• Nursing Officer – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an RAF Nursing Officer, you’ll be both a commissioned officer and a nurse. That means you will be trained to show leadership and management skills in a team environment, as well as providing excellent standards of nursing.We are currently only recruiting for Nursing Officer (Adult). Recruitment for […]
• Cyberspace Communication Specialist – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.A £6,000 Golden Hello is available for Cyberspace Communications Specialists, subject to the eligibility criteria outlined on our website. This payment is only applicable to Regulars, it is not applicable to Reserves.As a Cyberspace Communications Specialist you will be responsible for the technology at the heart of the […]
• Air Traffic Controller – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.RAF Air Traffic and Weapons Controllers keep our airspace safe by co-ordinating military aircraft in direct support of air defence in the UK and, where required, overseas. Split into two distinct roles: Air Traffic Controllers are responsible for the safe flight of all military aircraft, working from Air […]
• Aviation Data Analyst – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aviation Data Analyst you will use aeronautical information to create digital and paper charts, books and data sets, which will be used across Defence to deliver Air Power.What will you do?You will analyse and validate worldwide aeronautical navigation data that is critical to Flight Safety across […]
• Aircraft Technician Weapons – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician Weapons, you will be in charge of maintaining and managing weapons and explosives, making sure they’re ready at a moments notice. These include aircraft bombs, smart weapons, missiles, ammunition and individual weapons.What will you do?Arm aircraft with bombs, guided weapons, missilesTake responsibility for the […]
• Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.What will you do?Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply […]
• Aircraft Technician Avionics – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician Avionics you will keep our aircraft airborne by carrying out maintenance and repair work on the sophisticated electronic and on-board avionics.What will you do?Give the pilot real-time access to comprehensive battle-space information, and the ability to share sensor data, and actionable informationEnsure the high […]
• Aircraft Technician Mechanical – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As an Aircraft Technician Mechanical your job is to carry out maintenance and repair work on the airframe and propulsion systems on RAF aircraft.What will you do?Examine and maintain all mechanical, structural, and electrical componentsEnsure the high performance of engines, flying controls, pneumatics and hydraulic systemsTest and repair […]
• Driver – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a RAF Driver, you will operate many vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to cranes, articulated trucks, coaches and specialist vehicles (such as aircraft refuellers) to ensure RAF personnel, equipment and commodities are in the right place at the right time.What will you do?As a driver you […]
• RAF Regiment Gunner – Royal Air Force
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Who are weRAF Regiment protect and defend RAF platforms, RAF installations and the people who operate them, to enable the unrestricted delivery of Air and Space power. As an RAF Regiment Gunner, you will specialise in combat tactics, weaponry, fieldcraft and force protection. You will be part of a […]
• Legal Officer – The Army
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Deliver leadership advice in challenging environments.Joining the Army Legal Services (ALS is a challenging and varied role and as a Legal Officer, you could be involved with anything from prosecuting soldiers charged with offences at courts martial to advising senior commanders on rules of engagement during operations abroad. […]
• Nurse – The Army
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Provide general and specialist nursing care to soldiers and civilians while working in a range of locations. This role allows you to join either as a soldier or an officer, when you're fully trained or while you're a student nurse.Army Nurses can find themselves working in a variety […]
• Communications Troop Officer – The Army
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a troop of key military players in our national defence. Helping to make the […]
• Graduate Leadership Programme – The Army
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Learn to lead.Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on land, sea or […]
• Graduate Compliance Associate – AlphaSights
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: England – Greater London.About this roleAlphaSights is composed of ambitious professionals committed to accelerating progress for our clients and helping them make more informed decisions. As a Graduate Compliance Associate, you will be joining a high-performing global team (you can learn more about our Legal & Compliance team by […]
• HR Officer – The Army
  Closing Date: 30/06/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be part of something bigger.As a HR Officer – Detachment Commander, you are given significant responsibility from day 1. You'll command, lead and manage 18 highly motivated and bright soldiers in the delivery of personnel administration. Joining our Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) Branch, you’ll deliver personnel administrative […]
• Business Support Manager – Office for National Statistics
  Closing Date: 25/06/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Higher Executive Officer to play a key role in supporting senior leadership, driving effective business operations, and improving directorate ways of working.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key […]