Make a difference
Humanitarian aid. Resolving conflict. Serving your country. Few careers come with this much responsibility. Even fewer make such a difference to our everyday lives, every day.
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A Career like no other
Become part of something special. Join the team protecting our nation’s interests, across the world. The kind of career you can be proud of, using your natural skills and developing new ones. A career like no other.
COMPASSION
ADVENTURE
Travel the world
Do things you never dreamed of, in places you never thought you’d visit. Get paid to travel the world, gain new skills and make friends for life.
POTENTIAL
Reach your potential
Jobs that were made for career progression. Careers that promise a lifetime of adventure. You’ll reach your potential with the Royal Navy.
"Alongside my day job, I get trained in emergency response, first aid and firefighting. That means I get called upon when the ship responds to a request for aid. Getting stuck in and making a difference is what sets this career apart."
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Pay & benefits
A highly competitive salary is yours to earn. And an enviable benefits package means more of your money stays where it should be – in your pocket.
Qualifications & skills
No matter where you’ve come from or where you want to go, a career in the Royal Navy means you can gain all the qualifications you need.
Financial support
From scholarships for degree programmes, to help with buying your first home, your Royal Navy benefits are second to none.
Sport and fitness
Whether you’re on shore or at sea, on deployment or on leave, you’ll always have access to a free gym and sports facilities.
I left school with one GCSE. Since I joined, I’ve completed NVQs and received plenty of training and support. My biggest achievement is having gained leadership qualifications, which are highly transferable.
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