The Army

You belong here – Join the British Army.

Make a real difference. Be part of a team. Help keep people safe.

There’s a lot more to the British Army than most people think. And even more different ways to join. Whether you want to be a Soldier or an Officer, you’ll play an important part in working as a team, keeping people safe and making the world a better place. It’s a big responsibility, but it’s a chance to do something that makes a difference.

If you want to join as a Regular Soldier, you have a lot of options. The Army is the UK’s largest apprenticeship provider with over 39 to pick from, ranging from engineering and trades to intelligence and medicine. If you want to build skills and earn civilian qualifications as a soldier, this is the route for you.

If you want to learn to lead from the very best, you can become a Regular Officer and start your journey at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You’ll build confidence, learn survival skills, and train to guide your team through tough situations — anywhere in the world. You’ll then take charge of a group of soldiers and begin specialist training in your chosen area - like engineering, intelligence, or even flying an Apache helicopter.

If you have specialist skills, or want to learn them, you could join the Army as a Professionally Qualified Officer (PQO). There are roles in science, medicine, law and more, where the Army will pay for your civilian training (e.g. university) or offer a lump sum if you’ve already qualified. You’ll then do a role in your field unlike any other in civilian life.

Army life is full of exciting opportunities, wherever you join. You could be parachuting in the UK or diving overseas. You’ll train around the world, earn a good salary, and enjoy great benefits – from housing and sports, to gaining qualifications and growing your career.

What You’ll Get

• Great pay: Your pay starts at £26,334 as a soldier and £34,676 as an officer. As you move up in rank, your will pay increase.
• Free qualifications: Earn skills for life — from leadership to project management to apprenticeships, depending on which route you take
• Financial support: Officers can get help with university costs through Army bursaries and scholarships — especially if you’re studying a technical subject

We’re looking for people who are ready for something different and have the drive to succeed. From day one, you’ll be on a clear path to progress and grow. With world-class training and support, you’ll achieve things you didn’t know you were capable of and build a career you’re truly proud of.

Find where you belong.

The Army offers a range of financial support packages, bursaries and scholarships to selected officer candidates during further and higher education. Applicants will need to meet the officer entry standards, for more details and to find out how much could be on offer visit the Army Jobs website.