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For 60 years, Serco has been a critical player in the UK Defence Enterprise.
As one of the world’s top 50 defence services companies, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across the UK. Whether you're an engineer, asset controller, instructor, or facilities manager, Serco’s diverse and technical operations offer roles to suit everyone.
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Explore our careers and find a role that's the perfect fit.






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A diverse workforce, united by a common mission
From Cornwall to the Shetland Islands, our team of over 2,500 dedicated professionals supports the UK Defence Enterprise. We proudly hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and are a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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Career paths in Defence
Whether you’re seeking your first role or have years of experience, Serco has a place for you. We offer flexible roles, including full-time, part-time, day, and night shifts. Explore some of the exciting opportunities within our Defence sector:
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Experienced experts
We're creating a diverse workplace where everyone can belong, grow and thrive. From celebrating our differences to making sure all our people have a voice at the table, there are plenty of ways we are driving forward this commitment.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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Early careers
We offer apprenticeship programmes, work experience, industrial placements, and graduate opportunities to nurture the next generation of defence professionals.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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Armed Forces leavers and Reservists
We're creating a diverse workplace where everyone can belong, grow and thrive. From celebrating our differences to making sure all our people have a voice at the table, there are plenty of ways we are driving forward this commitment.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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Doug Umbers
Managing Director, UK Defence
“Our dedicated teams support the defence enterprise from back office to frontline operations. Ultimately, we deliver solutions that make the complex easier.”
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

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Spotlight on: Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS)
We’re excited to have won a contract in 2025 to partner with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in providing critical recruitment services for the UK Armed Forces. This partnership helps shape the future of the Armed Forces, ensuring they remain staffed with talented individuals ready to serve.
Joining Serco’s Armed Forces Recruitment Service team means being part of a mission that has a direct impact on national security and supporting the next generation of servicepeople.
Joining Serco’s Armed Forces Recruitment Service team means being part of a mission that has a direct impact on national security and supporting the next generation of servicepeople.
Women in Defence at Serco
At Serco, we’re proud to be a signatory of the UK Government’s Women in Defence Charter, reaffirming our commitment to a more balanced, inclusive Defence sector.
We’re working hard to support the Charter’s goal: 30% female representation at all levels by 2030. Right now, 18% of our Defence team are women, and we’re actively pushing that number up.
Our Women in Defence network - open to everyone - has already boosted engagement among female colleagues by 6%. Plus, with strong partners like Fawcett Society and Everywoman, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We’re working hard to support the Charter’s goal: 30% female representation at all levels by 2030. Right now, 18% of our Defence team are women, and we’re actively pushing that number up.
Our Women in Defence network - open to everyone - has already boosted engagement among female colleagues by 6%. Plus, with strong partners like Fawcett Society and Everywoman, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.


Rachel Wing
Maritime and Aviation Communications Specialist
“Being part of an employee network is a great opportunity for personal development and networking. I encourage everybody to learn about inclusion networks and find one that suits you - everyone performs better when they feel supported and included.”

Matt Wakefield
Contracts Director, Aviation
“As an ex-Royal Navy Aeronautical engineer, the benefits of colleague networks are clear-cut to me. We need to attract diverse talent to gain fresh perspectives and drive innovation. I’m an avid supporter for equity in the workplace and have taken an active role supporting the Women in Defence network as Interim Co-Chair.”
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
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Our credentials and partnerships
From hospitals and prisons to military bases and the bustling streets of cities like London, you'll find Team Serco making a real impact, every single day.

Why join Serco in Defence?
Explore our careers and find a role that's the perfect fit.

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A place you can make an impact
Your work will create meaningful impact for the safety and security of the UK. From keeping defence sites secure to maining equipment used by our Armed Forces, what you do will make a difference, every day.

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A place you can count on
At Serco, we’re big on learning and internal progression. Whether you want to complete an apprenticeship, enhance your existing skill set, learn new ones, or take that next step, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

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A place for you
You'll be part of a team that champions inclusion and supports every one to be at their best. Through our wide range of employee networks to tailored support for your career, here you can be sure you'll find a community to be a part of.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
Join us in impacting a better, safer future.
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