February 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Armed forces careers unlocked for tens of thousands through new recruitment drive
People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment.
Partnership between Ministry of Defence and Department for Work and Pensions will boost Armed Forces training and careers Move will create opportunities for tens of thousands of young people and bring skills into Armed Forces, strengthening Britain’s defence at time of rising threats Young people will benefit from mentoring by serving personnel from diverse backgrounds and work coaches will receive specialist training to better promote Armed Forces opportunities People looking for a career in the Armed Forces will receive advice directly from military personnel in their local jobcentre, under new plans to boost military recruitment. Opening up opportunities for tens of thousands of young people, the new agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Department for Work and Pensions (signed Wednesday 11 February) will connect Jobcentre Plus directly to military training and careers. Jobcentre staff will provide guidance on immediate opportunities, spanning roles from engineering and cyber, to healthcare and logistics.
It will give young people skills for life and boost critical defence roles, helping our Armed Forces to meet growing security challenges. For the first time, military career opportunities will be actively promoted to jobseekers through the Jobcentre Plus network. Armed Forces Career Offices (the military’s local recruitment hubs across the UK) will be partnered with JobCentres and local Armed Forces Champions.