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Working for Defence Business Services

Careers in Defence Business Services

• From: Veterans UK
• Published: 20 July 2023
• Last updated: 7 September 2023 — See all updates

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Working for Defence Business Services

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Defence Business Services Candidate Pack

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Details

Defence Business Services is one of the largest shared services providers in Europe delivering corporate HR, payroll, Armed Forces Pensions and Compensation, finance, and information services for the Ministry of Defence .

Job Opportunities

You can find all of our current job opportunities under ‘Ministry of Defence’ using Defence Business Services as the search criteria on Civil Service Jobs.

Candidate guidance on how to use civil service jobs website

Overview of the roles available in Defence Business Services

What do we deliver?

Our range of services include:

• Military and civilian personnel, pay and administrative functions

• Operational delivery support for the MOD’s finance and procurement platforms

• Knowledge and information systems (including MOD library and archives)

• Pension, compensation and support services for Armed Forces and Veterans

Pay and pension

We offer:

• a comprehensive, competitive salary

• support that emphasises career development, job security and healthy work-life balance

• an exceptional benefits package

• a marketing-leading employer pension contribution per annum (pro rata) with generous employer pension contributions of approx. 27% depending on your salary.

Enhanced benefits

These include:

• a holiday allowance of 25 days a year, increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days’ leave after five years

• an additional day off in honour of the sovereign’s birthday

• enhanced parental and adoption leave schemes

• leave for examinations, approved studies, public duties, special or reserve forces, environmental work, trade union representatives, and health and safety representatives

• a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working to support your work-life balance

• a wide variety of staff networks

We also offer:

• a 24/7 employee assistance programme

• a network of trained Mental Health First Aiders, to listen and signpost the most suitable support or service

• savings on sight tests and private healthcare

• a cycle to work scheme

• many other rewards, including shopping, leisure, fitness, finance, and travel benefits and discounts

Culture and inclusion

We believe in creating an environment where all our people can grow, thrive and be their best selves. Whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start or a helping hand as you return from a career break, at DBS you’ll join a supportive, family-friendly organisation.

Diversity is one of our core values. We are creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and represented. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, in an environment where everyone feels confident to speak up, we can innovate and succeed.

Published 20 July 2023
Last updated 7 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 September 2023

   Replaced Candidate Information Pack PDF and updated HTML version and included a link to the overview of roles available in DBS.

2. 20 July 2023

   First published.