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About the Ministry of Defence

Learn more about the Ministry of Defence and the areas of work, professions and benefits which contribute to our mission and values, which you could be a part of.

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Career Development

When you join the Ministry of Defence we offer a wide range of training and development opportunities and the chance to support your career by joining one of 22 MOD-wide professions.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud of the opportunities that a career in Defence offers people from all walks of life, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or faith.

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Spotlight on MOD Professions – Defence Digital

We take a look at what the Defence Digital Profession within the Ministry of Defence has to offer and how it could lead to an exciting Career!

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Kennel Assistant

Ministry of Defence

Leicester

£21,610

Closes: 10 May 2024
  • Industrial
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Did you know?

MOD is an accredited Disability Confident Leader under the Government Disability Confident Scheme.

The Defence Women’s Network is a nominee for the 2023 Burberry British Diversity Awards.

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Not your Typical Day

If you’ve ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more trades, professions and vocations than ever before. Let’s see where your future will take you, together.

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“There is something for everyone; the opportunities are there for the taking!” 

Helen

MOD employee

Skylar

Skylar enjoys seeing results and knowing that what she does is part of a bigger picture. Delivering projects supporting the vital training of our armed forces, that’s exactly what she does here at the MOD. You can help protect the UK too.

Skylar

Project Delivery Profession

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The Graduate programme creates excellent commercial officers and sets you up for success.

James

Commercial Graduate

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