Royal Signals Officer at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Royal Signals Officer

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Signals
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description

• Lead. Innovate. Excel. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within the Army, where leadership, responsibility, and cutting-edge technical opportunities converge?
• As a Royal Signals Officer, you will lead and motivate specialist soldiers responsible for the Army's communication systems, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity across diverse operational environments, providing Decision Advantage for commanders at all levels.

Your Role

• Leadership Excellence: Direct the construction of headquarters during operations, design and establish robust communications networks across the battlefield, and lead highly qualified soldiers in the field, in barracks, and on Adventurous Training.
• Technical Mastery: Engage in Electronic Warfare, protect friendly networks, and command armoured vehicles whilst deployed on operations.
• The Royal Signals are at the forefront of IT, Cyber Defence, and Telecommunications, providing the vital link to every part of the Army.
• Innovative Engineering: Become an expert in engineering and operating advanced systems, networks, and communications equipment, ensuring our forces maintain a technological edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and think on your feet
• Enjoy unrivalled travel opportunities
• Access continued professional development throughout your entire career, including chartered status
• Command either small specialist teams or large troops of up to 45 people straight out of training
• Provide communications for British Army formations and work with other nations and governmental organisations.

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 17 years & 9 months to 28 years & 11 months

Qualifications:

• 72 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE (including at least grade C/4 in English, Maths and a science / foreign language).

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
•  Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test) level 8.07.

Pay & Benefits
You'll earn £33,183 during your year of training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before commissioning and becoming a Second Lieutenant, on £39,671 a year.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.