We are passionate about delivering phenomenal things for our customers, but we also know you will have a life outside work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life.
We employ hardworking people who challenge and guide each other. At the Ministry of Defence you will be within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience.
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service. In addition to 8 public holidays per year
- Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Access to on site gym may be possible
- Free car parking
- Limited transport from Harrogate town centre to base may be available
Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.”
“MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.