Free to use Employment Support resources, which have been made available to the RAC Alumni by Armed Forces Covenant registered civilian organisations that want to give something back to the military.

Latest ALumni Opportunities >> See More


Veteran EXPO

Empowering Service Leavers and Veterans. Promoting Ex-Military personnel throughout the entire civilian workplace. Championing Veterans as a community support force throughout the Armed Forces Family, and across UK society – a Veteran Force. Alumni Endorsed

Organisation: Veteran UK

Industry: Careers

Salary: Various

Location: Various

Contact: jhamilton@satosmedia.com

centrica

The Pathway was set up late 2022, with the aim of attracting and hiring Armed Forces individuals into our business, from junior to senior hire, UK wide.

Organisation: centrica

Industry: Engery

Salary: Various

Location: Various

Contact: centricapathway@britishgas.co.uk

Entrain Space

Supporting the transition to civilian life with homes, community and opportunities

Organisation: Entrain Space

Industry: Veteran Support

Salary: N/A

Location: Various

Contact: kenny@entrainspace.co.uk

FIND YOUR NEXT CAREER

Latest Forces-friendly Vacancies

A world of opportunity exists for ex-Servicemen and women when they leave the Armed Forces. SaluteMyJob is a business with a social purpose that works to connect members of the Armed Forces community with the opportunities available to them.

Helping jobseekers at any stage of their military transition or career journey to plan and prepare for their next job, SaluteMyJob provides free employment-related resources, advice and training to veterans, reservists and their families. SaluteMyJob’s free online training platform, which is exclusive to the Armed Forces community, enables them to adapt or develop the skills they need to improve their competitiveness and to secure successful employment.

Alongside its career support, SaluteMyJob works with supportive employers around the UK to provide the Armed Forces community with access to relevant jobs, work placements, apprenticeships and more. These organisations and their opportunities feature in SaluteMyJob’s unique directory of Forces-friendly employers.

F&C soldier ilr coach

Supporting Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status

Ex-F&C soldier, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Kenneth Bannister, served as a Trooper and Lance Corporal with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (now Royal Lancers) before passing officer selection and gaining a commission at Sandhurst. Returning to the Regiment as a Troop Leader, he enjoyed a long and varied career, including in HR as SO1 RAC Manning and culminating as an instructor at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.


Upon leaving the Army in late-2019, he normalised his UK immigration status by transitioning from his Section 8(4) Immigration Act 1971 visa (issued to all F&C soldiers) to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), thereby allowing him to settle, live and work in the UK. Today, he is the Director and Head Coach at Continual Edge Limited.

Befitting the company’s Armed Forces Covenant pledge and Military-Grade Coaching® ethos, Continual Edge has partnered with HQ RAC to offer pro bono coaching to any RAC F&C soldier seeking to gain ILR and settle in the UK at the conclusion of their service. As such, the company will work with the client to define their post-service UK immigration goals, agree a bespoke immigration transition plan, execute the plan against agreed timelines - all with ongoing support, thereby setting up the client for success upon leaving the Army.

This initiative offers RAC Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers free coaching in their pursuit of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) should they wish to settle and work in the UK following their military service. As the F&C Soldier ILR Coach, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Bannister has first-hand experience of the immigration path ahead having been through the ILR process himself. Working in partnership, the coach will ensure that the soldier (i.e. the client):

    • Understands the ILR path ahead.
    • Defines a personal immigration goal.
    • Develops a plan (early).
    • Executes the plan at the appropriate time.

in order to set up the client for success upon leaving the Army.

In line with Continual Edge Limited policy, all information shared during coaching sessions is strictly confidential. See https://www.continual-edge.com/data-protection for details.

To start this free coaching, email pursue@continual-edge.com and include the following information:

    • Email heading: RAC ILR Coaching Request - <YOUR NAME>.
    • Email main body: Briefly explain what you want. Be bold; this is your life we’re talking about here.
    • Sign off with your preferred name and contact details.
What "With You With Me" does?

WYWM assist veterans to get tech jobs without having to invest years and money into training. We help tech roles become accessible by harnessing Potential not experience.

How does a veteran apply?

  1. It is as simple as clicking this link and going through the logging on process. 
  2. Complete the aptitude and psychometric testing (approximately 2hrs).  Results and tech pathway recommendations will be emailed to you within 72hrs.
  3. Start your self learning training. If you have any questions about what pathway is best for you, a call with one of our success representatives can be booked. A user friendly syllabus is presented and time commitment outlined. Access to bootcamps with our top coaches (also veterans) is also available. 
  4. Performance dependent, the candidates receive a certificate from WYWM denoting their standard and tech pathway. WYWM will also support and pay for certifications offered outside of our organization.  

WYWM does hire individuals directly to either work for us internally, or as a "squad member"/consultant to be posted on a contract job with one of our large partners.

How does WYWM financial profit from this program?

WYWM does not profit from this program. Profits from our commercial partners and clients allow WYWM to deliver services for veterans and their spouses. WYWM genuinely wants to answer the call of the underemployment of veterans in a scalable fashion.

24C Coaching Package

Get unstuck and get going

Bogged down on the road to career transition? Need to get unstuck and get moving?

The 24C Coaching Package is designed for military personnel struggling to make progress on their career transition journey. The package comprises a confidential, focused and frank discussion that ensures the client gets unstuck, moves forward and regains their edge in their pursuit of new horizons.

Email pursue@continual-edge.com, request the 24C package and stand by for recovery.

Exclusive RAC rates. 

The UK Forces Job Seeking,
Networking and Recruitment Service

Staffed by ex-UK military people, The List serves the immediate personal employment needs of the jobseeker as they leave the UK Armed Forces, and thereafter empowers Members seeking further advancement and change in the job market. The List enables extensive business to business (B2B), employment and recruitment opportunities serving the needs of employers and recruiters in every sector of the economy. 

The List is a warm, tribal, network which builds on the Service ethos of team-work, selflessness in helping others, trust, reliability and commitment. And it is these very same attitudes and behaviours that set ex-Forces people apart and those which employers and businesses seek.

The unique recruitment opportunities and offerings to employers make our services and solutions highly attractive and competitive in the business market place. 

Latest Forces-friendly Vacancies

In addition to offering exclusive rates to RAC personnel, Continual Edge has pledged 4 pro bono 24C coaching sessions to the Cavalry Lunch Club (CLC) community. These sessions can take place in accordance with the client’s wishes - either following the annual CLC lunch, via video conference or over the telephone.

LATEST JOB OPPORTUNITES

Java Engineer - Security Cleared

The Role

 As a Software Engineer you’ll participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle, such as design, code implementation, testing, and support. You will create software that enables your clients’ hybrid-cloud and AI journeys.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, ensuring the applications delivered are high performing, highly available, responsive, and maintainable.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Analyse, validate and propose improvements to existing failures, with the support of the architect and technical leader.

• Involvement in every step of the process, from design, development, testing release changes and troubleshoot where necessary, providing a great customer service.

• Drive key discussions with your stakeholders and analyze the current landscape for opportunities to operate and code creative solutions.

 

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Experienced Java developer with experience of designing and building new applications
• Excellent grasp of object oriented design and the experience to know when to apply common design patterns
• Knowledge of and ability to apply SOLID principles
• Experience of test driven development and related techniques such as mocking and dependency injection
• Developing in a secure environment
• Maven Git DevOps tooling experience
• Performance optimisation of Java application

 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:42:40 +0000

Senior Developer/DevOps Engineer - (DevSecOps Environment)

London area / Cheltenham area
competitive salary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Developer/DevOps Engineer to join the team in a high-profile delivery project, supporting and developing multiple applications in a DevSecOps environment. As a technical leader, you will drive the design and implementation of new features, while mentoring junior developers to ensure a successful project delivery in collaboration with other project teams.

Our client is a global technology leader, supporting UK government and top secret projects. This role would require you to obtain DV level security clearance, therefore you must be a British national, or have had British citizenship and resided in the UK for at least 10 years.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of new features, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with project goals.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and go-live.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of future development opportunities for our existing applications.
  • Develop and maintain applications using a range of technologies, including but not limited to: Java, JavaScript, Node.js.
  • Design, implement, and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and secure application delivery.

Work Environment:
  • Work on-site for [3 - 5] days per week in the central London or Cheltenham offices, with a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
  • Enjoy a great working environment with open communication, regular social events, and a strong team spirit.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Developer/DevOps Engineer to join our clients team and contribute to the success of high-profile DevSecOps projects. If you have a passion for technical leadership, collaboration, and innovation, we encourage you to apply.
 

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:37:34 +0000

Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

  • Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
  • Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
  • Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
  • Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
  • Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

  • Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
  • Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
  • Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

  • Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
  • Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
  • Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

 

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:35:48 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
     

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:34:42 +0000

Vehicle Technician Trainer

The Role
As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 

 

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions. 

 

Day-to-day, you'll be delivering vehicle maintenance / technical training in line with curriculum requirements:

 

  • Preparing and delivering instruction on course modules, including lesson plans, training aids, workbooks and trainee handouts
  • Carrying out the assessment of trainees, to include creation of written examinations and practical assessments
  • Setting and marking of coursework/homework; marking exam papers and invigilating at examinations/assessments
  • Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions
  • Ensuring all records and supporting documentation are updated, maintained and filed correctly,
  • Focusing on Health and Safety and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

 

This role is full-time and based on-site at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Technician Trainer:

  • Vehicle Technician background
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience
  • Knowledge of a military environment and equipment (desirable)
  • Knowledge of the REME trade structure and operational requirements (desirable)
  • Knowledge of JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Equipment Solutions)  (desirable) 

 

Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician Trainer:
A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Provided you can show the required level of technical experience and willingness to learn, then full training and funding will be provided to gain Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training during the probation period.

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:33:15 +0000

Systems Engineer

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary/Level: Up to 50K depending on experience.

What they can offer you:

    • Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
    • Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
    • Annual salary review
    • Paid overtime
    • Up to 15 days flexi leave
    • 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
    • Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
    • Possible relocation available
    • Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
    • Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern:

Where possible, they will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The Opportunity:

Discover a world of innovation….we are currently looking for a Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) System Engineer who is passionate about technology and eager to be a part of delivering cutting-edge radio-frequency sub-systems for various platforms, including land, sea, and air within a complex weapon systems environment.

As a PDLT System Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary team across the whole systems engineering integration and development. Your role will be diverse, exciting, and rewarding, involving:

    • Requirement analysis, validation, and verification as part of the system engineering activities.
    • Ensuring product delivery (hardware and software), and managing build standard certification.
    • Utilising IBM DOORS and applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques with IBM Rhapsody for the specification of updates to PDLT design, requirements, and test cases. (Don't worry, they've got you covered with training and development support).
    • Creating and reviewing engineering documentation.
    • Supporting various datalink terminal and network communication programmes at different stages of maturity.
    • Collaborating with project managers/planners for updating plans and forecasting spend/labour.
    • Leading work packages within a small team, giving you a clear path and opportunities for career progression.

What we’re looking for from you:

    • A strong understanding of the system engineering process (including system specification, system integration, and test and qualification).
    • Proven experience in product delivery and hardware and software configuration management.
    • Ability to lead and coordinate across multiple functional domains such as software, hardware, modelling, and test.
    • Proactive approach, eagerness to learn new tools and processes, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
    • Flexibility to support export, new business, and research activities when required.
    • Outstanding communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
    • Team player approach and positive collaborative behaviours.
    • An Engineering degree or equivalent.

Desirable:

    • An understanding of System Engineering Process (including System Specification, System Test and Integration, Requirement Management).
    • Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and UML, preferably with Rhapsody.
    • Prior experience in the Defence domain.

"Sounds like the role for you? Apply now for this great opportunity to join an exciting project!".

The Business:

They respect new perspectives and experiences, and they value our collaborative ways of working. They are committed to growing and supporting diversity in the workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:31:57 +0000

Women in Engineering

Women in Engineering – Careers

Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.

 

From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that our Clients products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.

Our Client values women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across their business and  industry.

A European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work they do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.

  • Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

  • Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products’ lifecycles. 

  • Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.

 

Core Engineering Domains:

  • Systems Engineering

  • Software Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Algorithms

  • Simulation and Modelling

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Hardware Engineering

  • Supportability / ILS Engineering

Reach out with your CV and we will support you in finding opportunities within their company.

Date Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:30:59 +0000

SOC Design Analyst

The SOC Design Analyst will support the development and refinement of HMRC's future Security Operations Centre (SOC) Operating Model. Working with SOC SMEs, operational teams and project stakeholders, the role will help define SOC strategic requirements, operating model components, governance arrangements and future-state processes that will shape the evolution of SOC services and capabilities.

Key Objectives

  • Support the development of SOC strategic planning artefacts, operating model deliverables and supporting documentation.
  • Gather, analyse and document business, operational and security requirements that inform future SOC design.
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to capture requirements and support operating model development.
  • Document future-state processes, roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements.
  • Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies associated with SOC transformation and design activities.
  • Support the development of policies, standards and service definitions required to underpin future SOC capabilities.
  • Ensure alignment between SOC operating model activities and wider security transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute to the definition of future SOC capabilities, organisational structures and ways of working.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of and experience with Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions and operating models.
  • Experience in business analysis, service design, operating model development or organisational transformation.
  • Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
  • Experience documenting processes, procedures, governance models and operational requirements.
  • Ability to work across business and technical teams to translate requirements into strategic and operational design outputs.

Date Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:25:37 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

With the UK’s most geographically dispersed network of data centres, Our Client is poised to capture the strong growth that will be driven by distribution of workloads closer to the Edge.  Alongside expansion driven by M&A, they are investing heavily into the expansion and improvement of their portfolio to underpin this growth.

The Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering is a newly created strategically critical senior management role with end-to-end accountability for the engineering integrity, build delivery, and technical governance of their data centre portfolio.

The role leads Mechanical and Electrical engineering capability and oversees all major build, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade programmes across the estate. It ensures that capital investment delivers operationally robust, maintainable, and compliant assets, aligned to technical standards and long-term strategy.

This role acts as the final internal technical authority for data centre build and engineering decisions and provides leadership to three regional M&E engineering teams responsible for the safe operation, modification, and development of the data centres’ power and cooling systems.
Flexible on base location for this role, it can be based from any of their offices (Gateshead, Edinburgh or Maidenhead) or any of our 14 data centres which are spread across the UK. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Act as senior engineering authority for data centre infrastructure, owning engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle.
  • Lead the Mechanical and Electrical engineering function, setting strategy, standards, and providing assurance across all regions.
  • Define, own, and enforce engineering design standards, reference architectures, resilience principles, and build methodologies.
  • Provide end-to-end oversight of all major data centre build, expansion, and refurbishment programmes, from concept through operational handover.
  • Own the capital investment roadmap for engineering and builds, ensuring prioritisation, governance, risk management, and alignment to business objectives.
  • Lead build, commissioning, and operational readiness strategies, including integrated system testing, live-site integration, and safe handover to operations.
  • Establish and operate robust engineering governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including health and safety, fire, resilience, and audit requirements.
  • Act as the single point of technical accountability across data centre operations, CTO.
  • Work with stakeholders in Commercial, Product and Technology to support growth ambitions.

What / who we're looking for:

  • Significant experience leading Mechanical and Electrical engineering functions and capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments, ideally data centres.
  • Proven delivery of complex build, expansion, or modernisation programmes in live operational environments.
  • Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors.
  • Strong background in engineering governance, technical assurance, and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to align engineering outcomes with commercial and operational priorities.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

They offer:

  • A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
  • A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with the Company for 5+ years.
  • Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more.

Please apply with CV.

Date Posted: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:42:19 +0000

Learning and Development Manager

Role description:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive learning strategy that supports both operational excellence and organisational growth.

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on developing and delivering structured training programmes for range operations, ensuring all personnel are fully trained, competent and compliant to safely support launch, test and recovery activities within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The remaining 40% of the role will focus on broader organisational learning and development, including leadership development, capability building, and the implementation of scalable learning systems and strategies across the business.

Core responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a Learning & Development strategy aligned with organisational and operational objectives
  • Conduct training needs analysis across technical, operational and corporate teams
  • Design structured learning pathways including early careers, leadership development and specialist technical training
  • Lead the development and delivery of range training programmes including launch operations, safety procedures, emergency response and mission readiness
  • Ensure all training meets relevant UK regulatory and safety standards (including SIR 2021 and CAA requirements where applicable)
  • Coordinate simulation-based and scenario-driven training exercises to support operational readiness
  • Work closely with engineering, operations and safety teams to ensure training content remains current, accurate and effective
  • Ensure all mandatory training (health & safety, security and environmental compliance) is delivered, tracked and maintained
  • Maintain robust training records and ensure audit readiness for regulatory inspections
  • Support and promote a strong safety culture through learning initiatives
  • Design and deliver leadership and management development programmes
  • Support organisational change and workforce development initiatives as the organisation scales
  • Develop and deliver blended learning solutions including in-person, digital and simulation-based training
  • Introduce and utilise learning technologies such as LMS platforms and VR/AR solutions where appropriate
  • Evaluate training effectiveness using data and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Work in partnership with senior leaders, technical specialists, regulators and external training providers
  • Engage with industry bodies and educational institutions to develop best practice learning programmes

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a Learning & Development or Organisational Development role in a technical, engineering, aerospace, defence or safety-critical environment
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into effective learning solutions
  • Experience designing and delivering operational or technical training programmes
  • Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory training requirements
  • Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms
  • Experience designing simulation-based or scenario-based training
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, operations, safety and external partners
  • Data-driven approach to evaluating learning effectiveness and continuous improvement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications & Knowledge

  • Degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. aerospace, engineering, safety management, education or training)
  • Experience at SCQF Level 9 or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of learning frameworks and qualification structures (including Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework or equivalent)
  • Experience working within regulated environments where safety is critical
  • Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace or high-risk operational environments (desirable)
  • Experience of using ISO-aligned systems and processes for training and compliance (desirable)
  • Familiarity with integrated management systems such as ISO 9001

Other Requirements

  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Willingness to undergo security vetting (BPSS and higher as required)
  • Willingness to travel between Shetland sites, the Scottish mainland, and potentially Europe
  • Experience working in remote or operationally challenging environments (desirable)

Date Posted: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:41:45 +0000

Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared

DV Cleared

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters, building secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical challenges and want their work to have real operational impact.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

 Your work may include:

  • Maintain, improve, and secure multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments.
  • Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve capabilities, internally and across its projects.
  • Provide Infrastructure support to public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project-based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles.
  • Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control.
  • Assist with monitoring and management of and project-based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts.
  • Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action.
  • Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments.
  • Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and security policy.
  • Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed.
  • Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance.
  • Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies.
  • Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors.
  • Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects.
  • Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation.
  • Support the team in winning business.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

  • Team Player
  • Windows Server 2016+ administration.
  • RedHat Openshift
  • Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
  • EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening.
  • SSO – concepts and operation.
  • Understanding of working in protectively marked environments.
  • VMware
  • Azure
  • Networking
  • Automation (scripting ansible/powershell)
  • Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI
  • VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF.
  • Azure/Microsoft 365 administration.
  • DevSecOps Tooling
  • Elastic
  • Nessus
  • Application Packaging
  • HashiCorp Terraform
  • HashiCorp Vault
  • Experience working in Agile sprints

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help  customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.  The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

Why Join

Their culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.  They are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, they turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time, with ambitious plans for growth. They are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on the journey.

 

They offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

Date Posted: Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:41:45 +0000


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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Manufacturing Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a dynamic and forward thinking manufacturing team to deliver complex manufacturing projects.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

Being a key member of the project management team you will have the opportunity to lead crucial projects within the manufacturing organisation, collaborate with other team members, challenge the norm and implement change within the organisation.

The role will provide many stimulating challenges, personal development opportunities and the chance to work both with teams throughout the UK and internationally.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, within a matrix organisation.
  • Able to operate effectively in a matrix or cross functional environment, interfacing and influencing customers and suppliers as well as briefing to senior management level.
  • Experience of management of project scope, identifying deviations and negotiation of changes and their impact on the overall project.
  • An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within in cost, schedule and quality data and able formulate plans in order to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
  • Enthusiastic and pro-active individual who can prioritise objectives as well as managing the day-to-day tactical actions.
  • Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
  • Experience in the compilation of bid and estimates based on previous products or by working with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
  • Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
  • Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturing Engineer

An exciting new opportunity has become available as part of Engineering function within the Manufacturing, Prototype and Development facility as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the PCBA team.

Salary: Circa £43,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4/5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for various technical aspects of PCBA and will be working on low volume high mix early development PCBA, Maturing designs for transition to serials production as well as medium volume low mix Production standard PCBA

The opportunity also allows you to grow your knowledge within manufacturing as part of our development into future opportunities. Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture and factory of the future principles are some of the work packages that provide stretched objectives for such growth.

Working with the Principal Engineer, you will be working on multiple projects, with the following key responsibilities:
  • Write and review manufacturing work instructions
  • Review and control design changes including Bill of Materials creation and maintenance
  • Resolve issues and queries with the operations team on shop floor
  • Support CI activities
  • Support the Non-Conformance Process
  • Ensure processes and equipment contribute to a safe working environment following both company processes and legal obligations.
  • Interface with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase, to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM), or in the production phase for change implementation including supporting the NPI team in creating design rules for manufacturability of PCBA's
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes and equipment to provide a robust and repeatable manufacturing system.
  • Develop and maintain cross functional relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
  • Perform and review PFMEAs
  • Develop tooling to aid the manufacturing process
  • Create and modify machine programmes for the manufacture or inspection of PCBAs

What we're looking for from you:
  • Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 and Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject

OR
  • Degree in relevant Engineering subject
  • Electrical experience would be preferred
  • Must demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to work to meet our delivery milestones.
  • Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions.
  • Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment.
  • Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Flight Trials Lead

Flight Trials Lead role within Integration and Missile Validation (IMV) on an international Programme
Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

An exciting opportunity has emerged on an established international project, to lead a variety of flight trials activities in support of domestic and international customers in the UK and abroad.

The Opportunity:

As Flight trials lead you would report directly into the Chief Systems Proving Engineer and be responsible for delivery, coordination and management of all flight trial support for domestic and international campaigns and planning, driving strategy and managing upcoming flight and firing trials in support of the Mid life upgrade programme.

Although a lead role this position comes with opportunities to travel and provide hands on support to firing trials in UK and overseas. For the right candidate there is an opportunity to build and lead a small team delivering critical capability in support of missile development.

As part of the Project team you would have the opportunity to work on an exciting, high performance product and to develop and broaden your technical skills by working within a dynamic proving team. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with other areas of MBDA and the international customer community.

What we're looking for from you:

High performing teams need high performing and competent individuals. Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:
  • Experience of working on Firing trials (ideally Air).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to lead a team.
  • A keen interest and proven record of developing others.
  • Experience of trials clearance processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with external range and facility suppliers
  • A good understanding of Verification processes and procedures
  • Work package management skills (work package planning, risk management) and an ability to operate within budget, timescale and resource constraints.
  • Be able to communicate across the internal functions and customer community

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Live Build Technician

Do you have a manufacturing background and are looking for your next challenge?

Salary: £41,500 - £43,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working:5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

The Mechanical Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out the production, repair and modification of company products to meet defined build standards and specification requirements. You will:
  • Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
  • Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
  • Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and where relevant, inspection times are met.
  • Check and complete all required manufacturing data requirements.
  • Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
  • Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure.
  • Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
  • Maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
  • Communicate best practice to other team members.

What we're looking for from you:
  • Qualifications required (all of the below):
    • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
    • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
    • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

  • A team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus.

  • Proven planning and organisational skills

  • Flexible and adaptable approach

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Aerodynamics Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Aerodynamics team in MBDA, where you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of expert engineers. If you are passionate about aerodynamics and eager to contribute to ground-breaking defence technologies, we invite you to apply.

Salary: Circa £57,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Security Clearance (SC) checks, which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity:

Join our dynamic Aerodynamics team and work on cutting-edge defence programmes. As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with experts in disciplines such as System Design, Propulsion, Mechanical Engineering, amongst others. Your work will span the entire project lifecycle, from concept development through to in-service and integration onto various platforms.

Working in this role will entail addressing a broad range of challenging applications, including free-flight aerodynamics, intake design, propulsion sub-system integration and integration of missiles onto various platforms (air, land, and sea). In performing these tasks, you will apply a suite of CFD tools and methods, alongside in-house performance analysis tools. Depending on the specifics of the project, you may also engage in wind tunnel testing and the assessment of flight trials.

Key responsibilities could include
• Collaborate with or lead teams to develop innovative aerodynamic concepts.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, contributing to a supportive team culture
• Support the development of in-house analysis tools
• Collaborate with external organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, other aerospace companies, and academia.

What we're looking for from you
  • A degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in aerodynamics, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry
  • Expertise in applying simulation tools or undertaking physical testing
  • Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and innovatively to solve complex aerodynamic challenges

We promote diversity and growth at MBDA, so if you're passionate about state-of-the-art defence technologies and looking an opportunity for continuous learning, professional growth and being part of a supportive and innovative team, then please apply.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Software Engineer (Command and Control)

We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join our team at our Bristol facility to develop solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems!

Salary: up to circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: This particular role is mostly office based (due to workload classification), but there are opportunities to work from home

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:


  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of Command and Control architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative!

You will be working with people and technologies at the forefront of European missile systems design, supporting the development of safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on.

We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our teams develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate; part of a large progressive and adaptable company.

We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture!

What we're looking for from you:

  • A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact.

  • Experience of working in C++

  • Experience of working with software architecture models.

  • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.

Other skills of interest include:

  • Knowledge of Real Time Multi-Threaded Applications

  • Experience of working across the entire software development process from engaging with requirement authorities to automated target integration and proving, supported with effective documentation

  • Experience of new tools, techniques and approaches that might enable us to evolve our processes to improve our efficiency and sustainability

  • Experience in other languages such as Ada

  • Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55, DO-178C or IEC61508 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C++

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Systems Performance Engineer

As a Systems Performance Engineer, within one of our systems engineering teams, you will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes, developing the latest Complex Weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces in response to advanced threats in all domains (Air, Land, Sea).

Expect assignments across concept, assessment or demonstration phase contracts, covering one of the MBDA product lines. System Performance is an essential part of the system design process and a key indicator as to whether the design is suitable.

Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: UK National only

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and UK Security Check (SC) clearance, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

The role of a System Performance Engineer is to carry out technical studies to assess performance. Missile performance studies use models of the system to estimate key performance indicators such as range and terminal accuracy, among others

The System Performance Engineer will:
  • Plan and conduct technical studies into missile performance, using complex mathematical models, to help the project understand key system design choices
  • Develop a good understanding of how the wider system affects performance and the knock on impacts of changes to the design
  • Work with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, Seekers (and others) to understand how each of these contribute to system performance
  • Report performance data in a clear and concise way in internal design reviews and external performance statements to customers
  • Use your expertise to help to develop training material for new engineers

What we are looking for:
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models)
  • Competent with MATLAB

If you have enthusiasm for any of the following, please apply:
  • Use of mathematical models to assess system behaviour
  • Data analysis using MATLAB and Simulink (or similar)
  • Capturing and presenting technical data in a clear and concise for expert and non-expert audiences
  • Exposure to the physical principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance and control

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Procurement Manager

Bolton

Are you passionate about executing and managing critical and complex supplier subcontracts? Do you have experience of providing work collaboratively with UK and/or international suppliers whilst protecting the commercial position?

Salary: Circa £ 48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

Working within Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with our suppliers around the world and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies.

You will lead the preparation, negotiation, implementation and performance of subcontracts across the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems. You will ensure that contracts are effectively managed to time, cost, and quality resulting in the delivery of high value and sophisticated sub-systems. You will need to provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard the interests of MBDA.

Key activities on a day-to-day basis can vary between individual roles, but expected activities you are likely to complete:
  • Preparation and execution of subcontracts, either with existing partners or as a result of running tendering activities
  • Oversee subcontract amendments to ensure they remain topical and in compliance with latest contracting standards and legislation
  • Undertaking performance management activities to ensure that suppliers deliver in line with subcontract obligations
  • Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships with suppliers within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers which you are responsible for
  • Obtain quotations and other critical intelligence from suppliers which enable MBDA to bid for new business

What we're looking for from you:

MEP provides a collaborative, team-focused environment where multitasking is a key skill. This is a really key role, and we need people who can help us be successful by taking requirements and problem solving with tangible solutions. There will be ample opportunities for you to develop within the MEP team and across the wider procurement business. You will be required to travel to our suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally.
  • You'll be keen to learn or bring experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g. negotiation, contract and terms and conditions
  • Be able to problem solve daily and skilled at finding a resolution
  • Keen to provide continuous support and co-operation to senior internal and external customers
  • Continually improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities, whilst balancing risk

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MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Physical Security Lead

CCL Global is recruiting for an experienced Physical Security Lead to support a major public sector infrastructure programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional with extensive experience in protective security, physical security risk management and operational security, capable of reviewing, developing and enhancing security frameworks across a diverse property portfolio.

Working closely with senior operational stakeholders, you will lead the review and redevelopment of physical security risk assessments, risk registers and incident management documentation, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice across multiple locations.

Location: North of England (Hybrid – 3 days per week)
Contract: 6 Months Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, audit and rewrite physical security risk assessments across a multi-site estate.
  • Develop robust physical security risk registers, mitigation plans and supporting documentation.
  • Apply recognised protective security risk management methodologies to identify threats, vulnerabilities and appropriate controls.
  • Review historic and current security information to produce accurate and consistent risk scoring.
  • Develop and improve Incident Management Plans and associated security procedures.
  • Ensure security processes are reflected within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Assignment Instructions (AIs).
  • Assess emerging threats and target attractiveness across multiple locations.
  • Work collaboratively with senior security stakeholders to improve operational resilience and compliance.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation suitable for senior management and governance.

Essential Experience

  • Significant experience in Physical Security or Protective Security within government, defence, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments.
  • Proven experience writing and reviewing physical security risk assessments.
  • Strong understanding of threat, vulnerability and risk management principles.
  • Experience using recognised Protective Security Risk Management (PSRM) methodologies.
  • Experience producing Incident Management Plans, risk registers and operational security documentation.
  • Strong knowledge of physical security governance, compliance and assurance.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders across complex organisations.
  • Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within the UK Public Sector, Government or Critical National Infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of supply chain security and operational resilience.
  • Experience supporting large, multi-site estates or infrastructure programmes.
  • Familiarity with recognised government protective security guidance and standards.

If you're interested in supporting a high-profile programme within a complex and security-focused environment, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:00 GMT

Senior Service Delivery Analyst - Hybrid

Senior Service Delivery Analyst - Hybrid - Higher rates will only be paid for exceptional candidates

Can be based in either Perth or Portsmouth

Join a team responsible for supporting the delivery and continual improvement of business-critical IT services within a complex enterprise environment.
The position is ideal for an experienced Service Delivery professional with strong ITIL knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and a passion for driving service excellence.

Senior Service Delivery Analyst Responsibilities

Support the management and continual improvement of business-critical IT services.
Monitor service performance and produce service reporting and management information.
Manage major incidents, escalations, and service issues through to resolution.
Support supplier governance activities, service reviews, and performance management.
Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Support service continuity, compliance, and risk management activities.
Assist with the transition of new or changed services into live operation.
Identify and deliver service improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.

Senior Service Delivery Analyst Skills and Experience

Experience within a Service Delivery Management or Service Support role.
Experience supporting business-critical IT services within a large organisation.
Experience of a regulated environment would be a distinct advantage
ITIL Foundation Certification (v3 or v4).
Strong analytical skills with experience producing service reports and performance metrics.
Experience managing major incidents, escalations, and operational service issues.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms desirable.
Experience working within Agile delivery environments desirable.
Experience supporting services within regulated industries would be advantageous.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:32:00 GMT