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    Updated 19 Aug 2019

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    Found 824 reviews

    3.9
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    75%
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    Nicholas Patrick Carter
    88 Ratings
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    1. "Brilliant career for anyone who loves working with people in challenging places."

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Colonel 
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Leading people, making a difference, overcoming complex problems, excitement.

      Cons

      Lack of manpower and resource.

      The British Army2019-07-04

    2. "Aircraft technician - the realities of the job"

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      Current Employee - Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor 

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Great travel, natural career progression, given the opportunity to lead and manage.

      Cons

      Pay is not equivalent to civilian industry.

      The British Army2019-08-15
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    3. "A fantastic organisation that gives you many opportunities to improve and test yourself."

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      Current Employee - Officer in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Overseas deployments World Class Training Great pay

      Cons

      Less control over your career

      The British Army2019-08-14

    4. "Royal Logistic Corp SNCO Logistic Supply Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Logistics Manager in Peterborough, England

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      The British Army has a very diversified training and education program and is able to teach and develop individuals over a longer period ensuring professionalism and dedicated skill knowledge.

      Cons

      Time spent away from family can have an impact on personal and professional life.

      Advice to Management

      Nil

      The British Army2019-08-13

    5. "Military career"

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      Current Employee - Officer in Salisbury, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Camaderie, Teamwork and resilience experiences.

      Cons

      Lack of operational tours. Lack of real world qualifications

      The British Army2019-08-13

    6. "REME Avn"

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      Former Employee - Major 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Great work life balance, variety and friends

      Cons

      Little opportunity to shape your career

      The British Army2019-08-12

    7. "Fantastic Experience"

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      Current Employee - British Army Officer - Captain in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Working with soldiers is a privilege and extremely rewarding. Plenty of interesting opportunities to get involved in around the world. Good work/life balance.

      Cons

      Slow to implement change. Inefficient. Slave to policy.

      The British Army2019-08-12

    8. "British Army review"

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      Current Employee - Team Leader in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Guaranteed income and career prospects

      Cons

      Generally poor work life balance

      The British Army2019-08-19

    9. "Not worth it"

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      Current Employee - Accounting Clerk 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good pay for the job

      Cons

      Treated like rubbish by everyone, your free time is held against you at ransom

      The British Army2019-08-18

    10. "15 years"

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      Current Employee - Corporal 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at The British Army full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Job satisfaction and job security

      Cons

      Away from family and friends

      Advice to Management

      More pay

      The British Army2019-08-03
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