Joining the Royal Navy or Royal Marines?
If you're thinking of joining full-time, our virtual recruiter is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day
Get in touch
Online. By phone. In person. 24/7. You can discuss your career with us anytime.
Chat by phone
Give us a call to speak directly to our recruitment team.
Our regular opening hours are:
- Monday to Friday - 9:00am - 5.30pm
- Saturday - 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Sunday - Closed
We are closed on bank holidays
We have revised opening hours during the Christmas period:
- Thu 24 Dec 2026 - Half Day close at 13:00
- Fri 25 Dec 2026 - Closed (BH)
- Sat 26 Dec 2026 - Closed
- Sun 27 Dec 2026 - Closed
- Mon 28 Dec 2026 - Closed (BH)
- Tues 29 Dec 2026 - Normal Opening Hours
- Weds 30 Dec 2026 - Normal Opening Hours
- Thu 31 Dec 2026 - Half Day close at 13:00
- Fri 1 Jan 2027 - Closed (BH)
- Sat 2 Jan 2027 - Closed
- Sun 3 Jan 2027 - Closed
- Mon 4 Jan 2027 - Normal Opening Hours
Find your careers office
Enter your postcode below to find you nearest Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO).
Your AFCO will be able to advise you on the best roles for your skills and ambitions, and what to do next.
Please be advised that Careers offices are closed from 19th December 2025 until 5 January 2026 for the Christmas period. We look forward to advising you in the New Year.
Enter your postcode
Complaints and feedback
If you are dissatisfied with any part of the Recruitment Process please first contact your Careers Advisor.
If you remain unhappy please submit your complaint in writing to:
Recruitment and Attraction Complaints and Feedback
Room 202
Building 1/080
Jago Road
HMNB Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3LU