British Army Apprenticeship

Employer: British Army
Location: UK - Nationwide
Salary: £16,844 rising to £21,424
Closing date: 15 Mar 2024

Specialism: Uniformed & Defence Services
Sector: Public Sector / Government
Role Type: Apprenticeship, All levels
Start Date: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent

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TRAIN IN SKILLS AND ADVENTURE.
GET YOUR APPRENTICESHIP WITH THE ARMY.

Earn as you learn. Travel the world. Make mates for life. As a soldier in the Army, you'll do more than you thought possible. You'll be part of an organisation dedicated to helping you make the most of your potential. That means while you train to be a soldier, you'll have the opportunity to earn industry-recognised apprenticeships whilst earning around £20,400 per year.

This is your chance to challenge yourself.

As one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship employer providers, we have lots of different apprenticeships in a range of trades and skills, including but not limited to:

Plumbing
Bricklaying
Carpentry
Chef
Driving
Business Administration
ICT
Engineering

Your apprenticeship will be planned to fit around your military training. That means as well as becoming a soldier in the British Army, you’ll also be working towards a qualification valued by employers outside of the Army.

You’ll earn a starting salary of around £15,900 during Basic Training which will rise to around £20,400 after completing 26 weeks’ training or after completing your Initial Trade Training, if less than 26 weeks. You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits, including: 38 days’ paid leave, subsidised food and accommodation, gym and sports facilities and free medical and dental care.

Our apprentices never stop learning. Join them and you’ll travel the world, unlocking endless opportunities to earn new qualifications – and make friends for life.

With each new adventure, we’ll give you the skills you need to reach new heights and a place to belong. Ready to show us what you can do? We want you and your potential.

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Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a British Army Officer, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a team. Making a difference to the world.

It all starts at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You’ll learn the skills you need to become an Officer – from weapons handling to outdoor survival – to what it takes to lead your team in a range of hostile situations, anywhere in the world.

Once you’ve commissioned, you’ll take charge of 30 soldiers. Then, you’ll begin the specialist training you need to be an expert in your chosen field, whether that’s engineering, intelligence gathering, or piloting an Apache helicopter. You’ll also take part in Adventurous Training around the world, from skiing in the Alps to white-water rafting in Colorado. All while you’re earning a starting salary of around £32,800 (after training).

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits that come with Army life, from sports and state-of-the-art training facilities, to earning valuable professional qualifications.

The rewards are exceptional, the challenge is incredible and there’s no single bigger adventure in life. To make a difference to the world. To make something more of yourself.

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STEM Officer case study

Capt Katie Hawkins

Tell us about your role and what you do.
I am currently in the Army STEM Youth Engagement Team under Army Engagement Group. My role involves delivering STEM workshops to 11-14 y/o. To educate and inspire them into a technical career within the Army.
Why did you join the Army to pursue a STEM career?
At 15 I had a love for sports, being outside and maths! I decided to join Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College where I could study technical A-levels and begin my military career. Sponsored through university I decided to study Civil Engineering and felt most at home within the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) when selecting which technical Corps to join.

How did you find initial training?
Training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) was as expected. Physically and mentally challenging but also rewarding. There was highs and lows, but overall, it was an enjoyable experience.

What is something that has surprised you along your journey?
I have been on my current career path since age 15, it amazes me that I am fulfilling the role I wanted as a young teenager. I have been able to enjoy every opportunity thrown my way.

What are some of the ways that the Army has trained and prepared you for your role?
Being at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst trains you to be a Platoon Commander and Phase 2 is a small introduction into the Corps in which you will spend you career. Career courses continue every 1-2 years throughout, so you are technically always training and developing.

What other opportunities have you got to experience?
I have deployed to the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) in Canada working in conditions as cold as -40. I have been posted to Scotland and had opportunities to climb many munros (including Beinn Ghlas in my profile picture).

The Adventurous Training and sporting opportunities I have had are exceptional. Some highlights include, Scuba Diving in a liveaboard yacht for 10 days, rock climbing in Italy and Spain, skiing in Banff National Park and swimming in Cyprus.

What advice would you give to anyone who is thinking of joining the Army to build a career in STEM?
The Army is not for everyone but it is very broad and there are such a wide range of roles to choose from. I haven’t regretted any decisions I have made. Do lots of research and talk to people in various different roles and cap badges before making any decisions.

Interested? Find out more: https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/regular-officer?cid=jobb2261026608