Babcock International Group Plc

Babcock is an international company with over 130 years of history providing defence products and services. As a trusted, long-term partner to the British Armed Forces, Babcock leverages the skills of veterans who understand its military customers and operational environments. Committed to the ‘Total Support Force’ model, Babcock helps the military deliver flexible global solutions. With over 300 veterans in its UK workforce, Babcock partners with CTP, White Ensign Association and others to recruit more service leavers whose background matches its needs. A Gold Award winner from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme since 2015, Babcock offers a range of career choices suiting veterans' experience. Positions are available in engineering, architecture, technical specialties, management, training, logistics, project management, finance and more. Veterans' service background guarantees an interview if meeting basic criteria. Working patterns vary by role, with an ‘agile working’ philosophy balancing customer, employee and business needs in many sectors. Flexible options can be discussed. Benefits include 10 extra leave days for reservists/cadet instructors, one day for volunteering, leave buy/sell, occupational health, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme and share ownership. An Armed Forces Working Group oversees Covenant compliance and optimizes employing veterans, reservists and military spouses. As a large company, Babcock provides many development and global mobility opportunities through training and vacancies worldwide. Employees can progress through varied roles and locations with support. Having helped create a safe, secure world through military service, veterans' commitment and experience make them an excellent match for Babcock's mission. With its track record of enabling challenging, fulfilling second careers for service leavers, Babcock wants to hear from veterans whose skills align to its work supporting customers across defence.