Whether you’re looking for your first job or an experienced expert in your field, an apprentice or a military veteran, explore a career in Defence with us.
Experienced experts
From engineers and asset controllers, to training instructors and resilience specialists, to facilities and infrastructure managers, our broad operations in Defence mean we have interesting job roles to suit everyone from one end of the UK to the other.
Early careers
Explore early careers opportunities in Defence.
Apprenticeship programmes
Joining Serco as an apprentice means investing in your future. Our apprenticeship programmes are practical, hands-on and enable you to earn while you learn.
Work experience
Our Design, Integration and Test team based at Waterlooville regularly host work experience placements for local students. Typically, students spend up to two weeks with the team, to get a better understanding of how school subjects can be applied in an engineering career.
Industrial placement
Our team based at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom recently supported a Swansea University student to complete an industrial placement.
Jobs for Graduates
Joining Serco as a graduate is the opportunity to build a career and impact a better future.
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Career pathways
Armed Forces Leavers & Reservists
We welcome Armed Forces veterans to begin their second career with us.
Careers in space
What does Serco do in space? Explore the opportunities we offer to grow your career in space.
Our people stories
A British LGBT Awards Future Leader
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A Team Leader apprenticeship set Sam up for his supervisor role
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Becoming an Air Traffic Controller requires a committed approach
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Ex-Forces in Business Young Leader Finalist
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From engineering apprentice to Design Engineer
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Graduate scheme positively impacts Jack’s career
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Guiding ships safely home
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Jack’s ‘short cut’ to success
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Leading through Covid-19 – how Katie realised her potential
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Mentoring programme has a significant impact
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Developing bespoke software to track objects in space
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