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Winning the war for diverse talent

We are an independent job board working in collaboration with Women in Defence UK  to drive equality of opportunity in the enterprise. Over the coming weeks you will see roles start to be advertised that will demonstrate the incredible range of roles that defence has to offer.

Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence Careers is here to help.

Looking for a new role?

Whether you are looking for your next role in defence and security, or wanting to start your career in the sector, we will have roles for you.

Build a profile on our site, set your preferences and we will send roles directly to you.

In addition, our regular newsletter will bring you featured roles from across the site and articles to support your job search.

Note – profiles are not searchable by recruiters.

Find the right candidates


There are hundreds of different roles across the defence enterprise and getting to the right candidate can be difficult.

Our job board will help get your roles in front of individuals who want to continue or start their careers in defending the nation and help build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

We have a range of packages to suit organisations' different recruitment needs.


Latest Roles

Senior Vehicle Test Engineer – Defence

As Vehicle Test Engineer – Defence you will have the responsibility to own the delivery of vehicle level tests, alongside… Read More

Personal Security Controller

Responsible for overseeing and managing Personnel Security Clearance activities and processes in compliance with policies, procedures, customer requirements, and standards. Read More

We lose women from the sector as they progress their career for one reason or another. One reason we shouldn’t be losing them is awareness of opportunities. Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence is here to help.

Women in Defence UK has made a concentrated effort to make defence a better place in which people can work, learn and thrive since it launched as a LinkedIn group in 2011. It’s grown to be a community of more than 11,000 individuals all working in defence of the nation who are passionate about equality of opportunity. Women in Defence UK will benefit directly from Women in Defence Career, supporting it in delivery of activities and its continued growth.

Latest News

Inspire Inclusion, and dive into diversity – WiDChatter is live!

The defence industry has long been characterised by its commitment to security, innovation, and technological advancement. However, not unlike other sectors, there has been a growing recognition of the need to address diversity, recruitment, and process challenges. To shed light on these issues and create some proper and actionable dialogue, WomenInDefence.Careers is thrilled to announce the launch of WiDChatter, a new podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of diversity, recruitment, and process challenges in the defence world.

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Hatching a Bold Plan for 2024

Hatch’s innovative approach aims to train and place 2024 women in tech roles by 2024, challenging traditional recruitment practices and championing diversity in the tech industry. #2024in2024

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Careers Advice

Fostering Inclusivity: The Power of Employee Feedback

The modern workplace might have a tonne of options for inspiring loyalty, productivity, and even fun, but one fundamental principle remains constant: the need for open communication and feedback. Unfortunately, for some workplaces, this isn’t seen as foundational as it should be – despite the often-demonstrated benefits.

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Recruiting?

Fostering Inclusivity: The Power of Employee Feedback

The modern workplace might have a tonne of options for inspiring loyalty, productivity, and even fun, but one fundamental principle remains constant: the need for open communication and feedback. Unfortunately, for some workplaces, this isn’t seen as foundational as it should be – despite the often-demonstrated benefits.

Read More »

Three things to not include in a job description

Sometimes organisations can get far too complex with their job descriptions, and sometimes this can be off-putting. There is potential that some things you’ve included might even put off a more diverse set of applicants – which you definitely don’t want to happen. With that in mind, we’ve wracked our brains and put together our top 3 things that we believe shouldn’t be in your job descriptions.

Read More »

Companies we work with

Inspiration

The trailblazer of aerospace: Judith Love Cohen

“Explore the inspiring journey of Judith Love Cohen, a trailblazing aerospace engineer, and join Women in Defence Careers as we spotlight empowering stories of women in the defence industry, aiming to motivate and guide you through a world of opportunities in a vibrant and innovative sector.

Read More »

Start or build your career in defence

Search for your next role

What's the latest

Latest roles

Winning the war for diverse talent

We are an independent job board working in collaboration with Women in Defence UK  to drive equality of opportunity in the enterprise. Over the coming weeks you will see roles start to be advertised that will demonstrate the incredible range of roles that defence has to offer.

Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence Careers is here to help.

Looking for a new role?

Whether you are looking for your next role in defence and security, or wanting to start your career in the sector, we will have roles for you.

Build a profile on our site, set your preferences and we will send roles directly to you.

In addition, our regular newsletter will bring you featured roles from across the site and articles to support your job search.

Note – profiles are not searchable by recruiters.

Find the right candidates


There are hundreds of different roles across the defence enterprise and getting to the right candidate can be difficult.

Our job board will help get your roles in front of individuals who want to continue or start their careers in defending the nation and help build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

We have a range of packages to suit organisations' different recruitment needs.


Latest News

Inspire Inclusion, and dive into diversity – WiDChatter is live!

The defence industry has long been characterised by its commitment to security, innovation, and technological advancement. However, not unlike other sectors, there has been a growing recognition of the need to address diversity, recruitment, and process challenges. To shed light on these issues and create some proper and actionable dialogue, WomenInDefence.Careers is thrilled to announce the launch of WiDChatter, a new podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of diversity, recruitment, and process challenges in the defence world.

Read More »

Careers Advice

Recruiting?

Fostering Inclusivity: The Power of Employee Feedback

The modern workplace might have a tonne of options for inspiring loyalty, productivity, and even fun, but one fundamental principle remains constant: the need for open communication and feedback. Unfortunately, for some workplaces, this isn’t seen as foundational as it should be – despite the often-demonstrated benefits.

Read More »

Three things to not include in a job description

Sometimes organisations can get far too complex with their job descriptions, and sometimes this can be off-putting. There is potential that some things you’ve included might even put off a more diverse set of applicants – which you definitely don’t want to happen. With that in mind, we’ve wracked our brains and put together our top 3 things that we believe shouldn’t be in your job descriptions.

Read More »

We lose women from the sector as they progress their career for one reason or another. One reason we shouldn’t be losing them is awareness of opportunities. Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence is here to help.

Women in Defence UK has made a concentrated effort to make defence a better place in which people can work, learn and thrive since it launched as a LinkedIn group in 2011. It’s grown to be a community of more than 11,000 individuals all working in defence of the nation who are passionate about equality of opportunity. Women in Defence UK will benefit directly from Women in Defence Career, supporting it in delivery of activities and its continued growth.

Companies we work with

Inspiration

The trailblazer of aerospace: Judith Love Cohen

“Explore the inspiring journey of Judith Love Cohen, a trailblazing aerospace engineer, and join Women in Defence Careers as we spotlight empowering stories of women in the defence industry, aiming to motivate and guide you through a world of opportunities in a vibrant and innovative sector.

Read More »

Start or build your career in defence

Search for your next role

What's the latest

Latest roles

Winning the war for diverse talent

We are an independent job board working in collaboration with Women in Defence UK  to drive equality of opportunity in the enterprise. Over the coming weeks you will see roles start to be advertised that will demonstrate the incredible range of roles that defence has to offer.

Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence Careers is here to help.

Looking for a new role?

Whether you are looking for your next role in defence and security, or wanting to start your career in the sector, we will have roles for you.

Build a profile on our site, set your preferences and we will send roles directly to you.

In addition, our regular newsletter will bring you featured roles from across the site and articles to support your job search.

Note – profiles are not searchable by recruiters.

Find the right candidates


There are hundreds of different roles across the defence enterprise and getting to the right candidate can be difficult.

Our job board will help get your roles in front of individuals who want to continue or start their careers in defending the nation and help build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

We have a range of packages to suit organisations' different recruitment needs.


Latest News

Careers Advice

Recruitment

We lose women from the sector as they progress their career for one reason or another. One reason we shouldn’t be losing them is awareness of opportunities. Whether you are a potential applicant leaving the military, re-entering the workforce, looking to take the next step on your career ladder or just looking for a change, or an organisation (public, private or third sector) looking to improve diversity, Women in Defence is here to help.

Women in Defence UK has made a concentrated effort to make defence a better place in which people can work, learn and thrive since it launched as a LinkedIn group in 2011. It’s grown to be a community of more than 11,000 individuals all working in defence of the nation who are passionate about equality of opportunity. Women in Defence UK will benefit directly from Women in Defence Career, supporting it in delivery of activities and its continued growth.

Inspiration