Unlock your potential with a career as a Royal Navy Officer. You’ll make your mark on the world with a life, lifestyle and prospects to match.
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The Royal Navy’s role is rich and varied. And your career will be too. You could find yourself helping prevent global conflict or delivering vital humanitarian aid. You’ll receive internationally-recognised qualifications and first-class leadership training that puts you head-and-shoulders above other candidates – for the rest of your career.
In our officers’ words: “It’s more than a job.” Putting on your uniform is a source of enormous pride. You’ll be an essential part of Royal Navy command – applying skills and knowledge gained from your degree, as well as what you learn during training. You’ll lead a team of up to 30 men and women in sometimes challenging circumstances.
You’ll have access to an almost limitless career ladder. We invest in training that’s 100% tailored to the needs, interests, and professions of our officers. You'll gain a broad range of transferable skills in your chosen field – much more quickly than in civilian life – and we’ll pay for your studies, so you won’t be adding to student debt. How far you go is up to you.
To complement a unique career and lifestyle, is a pay and benefits package that gives you real earning potential from the start. Graduates typically join as officers, which means you’ll be leading teams and people very early on. As a reward, you’ll enjoy world travel, private dental care, free fitness, and the potential to earn over £31,000 from day one.
We’re looking for people with leadership potential. Who think responsibly, and on their feet. Who aren’t afraid of a challenge and know the value of teamwork – because at the end of the day, lives are at stake.
Fitness, in body and mind, is imperative. It’s not just the 2.4km run you have to do before you even start training. Or your everyday physical strength. It’s mental sharpness, too: the ability to focus on the situation at hand, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.
You’ll get stuck in from the moment you start training, and we’ll be there to support you. But that doesn’t mean we’ll be holding your hand - you’ll need to be dedicated and determined from day one. Your ability to lead in challenging situations is paramount.
In rank and pay, a Royal Navy career typically progresses in the following way:
Midshipman
This is your rank during basic training. After the 7 months it typically takes to complete, your salary will increase to just over £39k.
Sub-Lieutenant
You’re automatically promoted after 12 months of service, attracting a salary of over £41,000. Your salary will rise every year, according to your experience.
Lieutenant
Following 30 months as a Sub-Lieutenant, and as long as you’re meeting the required standards, your pay will increase to just over £41k, with annual rises up to a maximum of £59k over 8 years.
Lieutenant Commander
Promotion to this rank depends entirely on your performance. The salary ranges between £63-£83k.
Commander
With the right drive and ambition, you may make it to Commander, whose salary range is £88-£102k.
Beyond this, and depending on you and your performance, you could progress all the way to Admiral – the highest active rank in the Navy – and earn over £117k.
Submariners
If you choose to join the Submarine Service, you’ll receive a £5,000 ‘golden hello’ – as well as the coveted Dolphins badge on your uniform.
