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Thursday 29^th July at 6:00 pm - Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion – whatever your background, race, gender or religion. We have pride in the diversity we offer and believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly. That’s what belonging means. It means whoever you are, wherever you’re from and whatever defines you – you can expect respect, resources and opportunities to progress to your full potential.
As an inclusive employer, the Army has a strong network of diversity champions and employee support networks to ensure an inclusive environment for all of our military staff. From Basic Training, all soldiers learn new skills.

Take on challenges. Build bonds that last a lifetime. And no one will ever stop you from building a career you can be proud of. Interested in learning more? Join us to hear from serving soldiers and ask them any questions as part of an inclusive conversation in a safe space. They’ll share their experiences of life in the Army.

LOCAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Throughout these challenging times, the British Army has stepped up to serve the local population when it was needed the most.

Two soldiers from the North West were amongst those deployed to assist with the asymptomatic mass testing pilot in Liverpool in November 2020. Lance Sergeant Matt Foley and Guardsman John Bogg, both serving with 1st Battalion Irish Guards were on site helping the public and processing tests.

LSgt Foley was deployed set up and run the quick turnaround COVID-19 lateral flow test centres. This wasn’t the first time Lance Sergeant Foley had been deployed to aid the COVID response effort, during the summer he was involved in running a mobile testing unit.

Guardsman Bogg has been assisting with the staffing and running of a COVID test unit alongside 2000 other soldiers. Although a far cry from two years ago when he was serving in Kenya avoiding buffalo attacks, he says “We are currently manning testing units, so it is a bit different to our normal routine of getting out the door to do training. It has been a positive experience and the people of the city have been very welcoming, as expected due to its reputation for being a very warm hearted and strong city.”

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ADVENTUROUS TRAINING

Adventurous training helps you develop your team work and leadership skills, which will help you in other areas of your job too.

You can earn qualifications - and even become an instructor, which count both in and out of the Army
There are loads of different activities available, but the ones that you'll probably find on offer most of the time are: kayaking, caving, parachuting, gliding, mountaineering, mountain biking, sailing, paragliding, skiing and sub-aqua diving.

Adventurous training in the Army

Ammuntion Technician

Specialists in explosives, bomb disposal and all types of ammunition. Ammunition Technicians test, repair and safely store everything from SA80 ammunition clips to anti-aircraft missile systems.

ABOUT AMMUNITION TECHNICIANS

Port Operator

Port Operators offload containers, vehicles and pallets from ships, small vessels and civilian craft chartered by the Army. They learn how to use heavy-duty vehicles and equipment like cranes and container handlers and they also learn to drive and operate different military vehicles and lifts.

ABOUT PORT OPERATORS

Technical Support Specialist

As a Technical Support Specialist you’re responsible for the security, identification, shipping and stock profiling of a wide variety of kit. As a Trainer you instruct officers and soldiers in the latest military skills.

ABOUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS