Household Cavalry Soldier 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: Household Cavalry Soldier

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

Description 

• Find out how it feels to wow the crowds riding at state ceremonies, and what it’s like to be out in the field, performing reconnaissance.
• With the chance to ride at ceremonies and get out in the field, you'll have the best of worlds.
• Troopers in the Household Cavalry are trained to drive and operate armoured vehicles, gathering information about the enemy and carrying out fast attacks.
• They also spend time in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, taking part in famous public events on horseback. It's one of the most varied and famous roles in the Army.
• The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Train on the Ajax armoured vehicle
• Focus on combat
• Become a reconnaissance/surveillance specialist
• Perform mounted ceremonial duties
• Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel

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.