"AN ARMY CAREER IN HR GIVES ME SKILLS FOR NOW, SKILLS FOR LATER."
"NO ONE DAY IS THE SAME. I AM CONSISTENTLY BUILDING UP VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. A TYPICAL DAY INCLUDES BREAKFAST WITH MY FELLOW OFFICERS, LEADING PHYSICAL TRAINING, DELIVERING HR SUPPORT AND SPORT. IN THE EVENING I DINE WITH THE OTHER OFFICERS AND ENJOY THE CAMARADERIE. I FEEL PART OF SOMETHING THAT IS BIGGER THAN MYSELF. "
Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) Branch exists to deliver THE personnel administrative capability in support of the wider Army. As a HR Officer - Detachment Commander, you are given significant responsibility from day 1. You'll command, lead and manage 18 highly motivated and bright soldiers in the delivery of personnel administration. HR Officer in the Army offers variety, travel and transferable skills.
A real job everyday, your impact can be seen across the organisation, whilst concurrently building professional qualifications and accreditation. With CIPD recognised training you will truly build a CV that gives you skills for now and skills for later.
Training For The Role
Step 1
First, you spend 44 weeks training at the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Step 2
Then you go on the Detachment Commanders’ course, which lasts 11 weeks. It’s affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). You’ll learn about the different HR roles that your soldiers will perform and prepare for your first posting as a fully-fledged HR expert.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.07
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
Officer training is accredited by the Defence Awarding Organisation, Institute of Leadership and Management and Chartered Management Institute, ranging from Levels 4 to 7.
Professional Recognition Awards from City and Guilds.
Personal development opportunities to undertake degrees in HR Management or Business which include membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll already be a trained officer, as an ex regular, so won't need to complete the Reserve Officer Course
Step 2
Once you rejoin, you'll go to the home of the Adjutant General’s Corps in Winchester for administration, finance and IT training.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- MSFT (beep test) level 8.07
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
Officer training is accredited by the Defence Awarding Organisation, Institute of Leadership and Management and Chartered Management Institute, ranging from Levels 4 to 7.
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £69.84 once you have passed Army Officer Selection and rising to £86.90 per day once you've commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“The job gives great variety and the opportunity to serve with any Unit in the British Army. I'm currently serving with an Armoured Infantry Battalion and the lifestyle is fantastic. The work is interesting and challenging with plenty of opportunity for sport and adventure training. I have developed my leadership skills commanding soldiers on operations in Afghanistan where my professional competence developed tenfold.”