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Royal Navy officers manage ships and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel in their command.
If you have a degree, you can apply through the Direct Graduate Entry route. For some officer roles you'll need specific qualifications and experience, for example:
Volunteering
You can join the Royal Navy Reserve to get some experience of what life is like in the service, and to learn new skills at the same time. You'll need to be:
You'll need:
You'll be responsible for the welfare and management of those in your squadron or unit, and you'll also have a specialist role, like:
With experience you could be promoted to sub-lieutenant, lieutenant and the higher ranks. You can go into a wide range of careers after leaving the navy. The type of career open to you will depend on the skills, training and qualifications you've gained while serving.
Child protection officers promote children's wellbeing and protect them from harm or abuse.
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Royal Navy ratings work in a variety of job roles on board ships or submarines at sea, or onshore at a naval base.
Prison governors manage prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
Soldiers take part in peacekeeping missions, supporting humanitarian efforts or fighting in combat zones around the world.
MPs represent people's concerns and interests in the House of Commons.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?PLEASE NOTE: ONGOING start dates.
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?Please note: Ongoing start dates
Are you thinking about a career in the Civil Service, or do you know someone who is? If so, why not consider a Movement to Work placement with the Department for Work and Pensions?
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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