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Learn more about enabling our Armed Forces with Serco

Are you ready to make a real difference? At Serco, we’re proud to support and enable the UK Armed Forces for current and future defence operations. This is vital work for national security, and a mission you could be a part of. 

Discover more about how you can craft a defence career that’s entirely your own, where your work will empower those who protect our nation and impact a better, safer future.
At Serco, enabling our armed forces is at the heart of our Defence business. Joining this sector means you become part of a vital mission to support and strengthen those who safeguard our nation.
Debbie Brown
People Director, Defence

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A place
you can make an impact

By enabling our armed forces, your work contributes directly to national security and the wellbeing of service personnel. At Serco, your efforts have real-world purpose and meaning.

A place
for you

Join a team of 50,000 people dedicated to supporting those who protect us. Experience a culture that values you and offers trusted leadership and flexible work options.

A place
you can count on

With long-term, government-backed contracts and a diverse global presence, Serco provides career stability and exciting opportunities for growth as you help enable our armed forces.
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"At the heart of our success are the dedicated and talented individuals and teams, many of them veterans or reservists, who see themselves not as suppliers to the Defence effort, but part of the Defence effort."

Doug Umbers
Managing Director (UK Defence)

Ways you can grow a career with Serco

Upskilling and training

Here, you’ll never run out of opportunities to learn new things! Access industry-leading courses, mentorship programmes, over 1,100 internal courses, and on-the-job training to enhance your expertise.

Internal mobility

We encourage internal career progression, offering opportunities to move across teams, departments and locations. For us, it’s important we equip our people with the skills to thrive, and the opportunities to stay with us and grow!

Leadership development

Discover structured programmes to help you take the next step, including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager qualifications, as well as funded professional certifications specific to your role, so you can develop your skills and credentials alongside your day job.
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A quick re-cap: Job application tips from our session at DSEI

  1. Think of your CV as a highlight reel – focus on your strengths, even if you lack experience.
  2. Keep it simple and clear – 1–2 pages, easy-to-read font, bullet points, and reverse chronological order.
  3. Include the essentials – contact details, personal summary, work experience, education, qualifications, and skills.
  4. Showcase more than jobs – uni projects, volunteering, and quantifiable outcomes all count.
  5. Use action verbs – e.g. Led, Created, Managed to show impact.
  6. Tailor every CV – match keywords from the job advert to beat automated screening systems.
  7. Perfect your personal summary – it’s your elevator pitch, make it engaging and strength-focused.
  8. Proofread, then proofread again – use another person or an online checker to catch mistakes.

  1. Only include one if it adds value – avoid repeating your CV.
  2. Keep it relevant and concise – max 1 page, focused on why you’re a great fit.
  3. Add something new – show personality and motivation for the role.
  4. Finish strong – express interest and end with a call to action.
  5. Use AI carefully – as a drafting tool only. Always personalise, fact-check, and make it sound like you.

  1. Do your homework – research the company, role, website, socials, and news. Prepare questions to ask.
  2. Practice, practice, practice – rehearse common questions, record yourself, and try mock interviews.
  3. Use the STAR method – Situation, Task, Action, Result – for clear, confident storytelling.
  4. Show personality and passion – authenticity, enthusiasm, and real-life examples win.
  5. Don’t just repeat your CV – expand with stories that demonstrate your skills.

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Benefits and Perks

Discover the rewards that will help you thrive while you make a positive impact for the defence of our nation.
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