Ellie's Story: There Isn't One Route into Army Civil Service
There is no single route into the Army Civil Service. Our people come from a variety of professional, educational and personal backgrounds, bringi...
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Contact usEllie's Story: There Isn't One Route into Army Civil Service
There is no single route into the Army Civil Service. Our people come from a variety of professional, educational and personal backgrounds, bringi...
After 25 Years in Defence: A Reflection on People, Purpose and Change
When I joined Defence in October 2001, I certainly had no plan to stay for 25 years. The world had changed only weeks earlier following 9/11 and...
Building a Civil Service Career Around Purpose, Flexibility and Growth: Dee’s Story
Attracting people with a wide range of experiences is key to building a strong and effective Civil Service. One Civil Servant shares their journey int...
Life as a MOD Vehicle Mechanic: Leon’s Story
Why should I apply for the role of Vehicle Mechanic? Don’t hear it from us! Hear it from one of our Vehicle Mechanics. Leon’s story Hello, my...
From Homelessness to MOD Lead: Overcoming Social Mobility Barriers
From experiencing homelessness during her GCSEs to leading large-scale change within the Ministry of Defence, Kelsea’s journey is a testament to resil...
International Women’s Day 2026: Empowering Women to Give, Gain and Grow Across Defence
As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, we reflect on this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” and the women across Defence who lead, inspire...
From PhD to Policy: How a Physiology PhD Built a STEM Career in the Civil Service
Having finished a PhD in physiology in 2018, I knew I wanted a career in research rather than academia. That direction led me to the Civil Service, wh...
Building a Career on the Move: Chloe’s MOD Guard Service (MGS) Journey
Chloe joined the MOD Guard Service (MGS) in 2022, beginning her Civil Service journey as an Operational Manager in the Southwest. Coming from a cust...
Administration/Secretarial Pirbright, Woking GU24 0QQ, UK
Job summary Army Training Centre Pirbright (ATC(P)) is a dynamic and fast-paced military training establishment responsible for delivering initial military training to Army recruit...
Other Colchester CO2 7UT, UK
Job summary We are currently seeking a Defence Driving Examiner to join the Defence Driving Examiner team at Colchester Garrison. You will play a key role in conducting driving tes...
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