Guards 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: Guard

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

Description

• Since 1642 the Guards have fought to defend our country. We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our ranks and help us continue our legacy of excellence.
• As a Guard you will receive world class Infantry training to prepare you to serve as either Light Role Infantry or Mechanised Infantry. Later in your career there are opportunities to specialise, including as a Paratrooper, in the Ranger Regiment or as an advisor to soldiers from other nations in a Security Force Assistance Battalion.
• As an Infanteer in the Guards, you will serve in some of the most exciting locations in the world and benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The dual role of the Guards means that you will also have the honour to conduct State Ceremonial and Public Duties, primarily in London, where the Guards are in the spotlight during some of the nation’s most memorable events, such as the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
• For a life of variety, opportunity and adventure join the Guards.

Key Responsibilities

• Become a highly trained frontline Infantry soldier
• Specialise in reconnaissance
• Operate mortars, machine guns and anti-tank missile systems
• Train as a junior non-commissioned officer and lead the Guards
• Serve with the Guards Parachute Platoon as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade
• Take part in state ceremonial events.

Entry requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 0 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed
• Basic physical fitness assessment:
• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test) level 8.06.

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.