Naval Officer

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A Naval Officer in the United Kingdom serves as a leader within the Royal Navy, responsible for commanding personnel, managing operations at sea and on shore, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of their crew and equipment. Officers may specialise in various areas such as warfare, engineering, logistics, or medical services. The role involves significant responsibility, including making strategic decisions, leading teams, and often working in challenging and sometimes dangerous environments. Training is provided, and officers are expected to develop both their professional and leadership skills throughout their career. Naval Officers also have opportunities to travel worldwide and take part in humanitarian, peacekeeping, and combat missions.

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The Royal Navy - Intelligence Analysist - Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 20 positions available )

<p>Being an Intelligence Analyst means you&rsquo;re vital to the Royal Navy's intelligence-gathering operation. The go-to for information that shapes the operational decision-making process. Your insight will transform raw data into an indispensable analysis of the situation. You&rsquo;ll also use your keen eye for detail to prepare briefings for senior officers.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Marine Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 200 positions available )

<p>Being an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) means being pivotal to day-to-day operations. You&rsquo;ll ensure our state-of-the-art warships are powered, maintained and ready for action. Wherever you are, whatever the problem, you&rsquo;ll be finding innovative and resourceful solutions for fixing it on the way to becoming a world-class engineer.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

Marine Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 70 positions available )

<p>As an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner), you&rsquo;re the driving force of the boat. It&rsquo;s down to you to keep our submarines moving, deep below the surface. You&rsquo;ll often be on highly sensitive operations, where avoiding detection is paramount. Without the power you provide, the vessel, and your crewmates, are stranded.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 120 positions available )

<p>An Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) takes responsibility for the serviceability, readiness and accuracy of systems to make a Royal Navy Ship a Warship. You will be keeping advanced electronic systems, communications, information systems and weapons ready for action anywhere in the world.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 20 positions available )

<p>Being a Intelligence Analyst means you&rsquo;re vital to the Royal Navy's intelligence gathering operation. The go-to for information that shapes the operational decision-making process. Your insight will transform raw data into an indispensable analysis of the situation. You&rsquo;ll also use your keen eye for detail to prepare briefings for senior officers.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Royal Marines Commando - HM Forces Serviceperson (Public Services) Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 558 positions available )

<p>Could you become part of the world&rsquo;s most elite amphibious force and wear the coveted green beret? It&rsquo;s not for everybody, that&rsquo;s for sure. Digging deep to aim high, you&rsquo;ll stop for nothing. In the most hostile environments, and on the most treacherous terrain.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Air Engineer Apprenticeship

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 261 positions available )

<p>When you join the Royal Navy as an Air Engineering Technician, you&rsquo;re vital to keeping our airborne missions on track. That means working with some of the most advanced aircraft on the planet, like the F35B Lightning Stealth Fighter, the Merlin Mk2 Submarine Hunter, the Merlin Mk4 Commando Helicopter or the Wildcat Maritime Attack Helicopter.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy-Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 70 positions available )

<p>As an Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner), you&rsquo;ll be maintaining and preparing some of the most advanced defence technology ever developed. Patrolling the oceans and getting your hands on some incredible kit. You might be working with ballistic missile systems one day, and state-of-the-art sensors and radars the next.</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineer Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner)

Royal Navy

( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 60 positions available )

<p>Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) as a Weapons Engineer means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that, you'll spend time in active service.&nbsp;</p>

Closing date: in almost 4 years

Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030

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