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In the public sector, jobs in defence are split between those in the armed forces and jobs for civilians within the defence sector. The main public sector employer for civilians working in defence is the Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for carrying out government defence policy, supporting and managing the armed forces and working with related suppliers.

The defence sector offers a very wide range of employment opportunities, including:

• Policy advice.
• Information and intelligence.
• Engineering and manufacturing.
• Procurement.
• Logistics.
• Science and technology.
• Communication.
• Finance and administration.
• Management and project management.
• Education and training.
• Catering.

This sector is often and necessarily at the forefront of new technology and innovation and therefore offers excellent opportunities for ambitious professionals who wish to gain wide ranging experience and want to work in a demanding and results driven environment.

The defence sector also offers excellent vocational training and operates many schemes for school leavers, apprenticeships and graduate training schemes. Workers can also expect to benefit from continuous professional development as this sector demands the very best of its employees.

Prospective entrants into the defence sector should consider that they may require specialist security clearance for many jobs within this sector.