Newcastle

The atmosphere is very relaxed here in the Newcastle office, so please don’t hesitate to drop in and see us.

You’ll find yourself chatting with soldiers like Sergeant Major Nigel Flanagan. Nigel joined the Army looking for new challenges, variety of work and the many rewards such as travel, sport, financial benefits and job security. Now with 30 years behind him, Neil is well placed to give you a true picture of what Army life is all about. And he understands that it takes a courage to walk through the career office door – so he and the team are keen to point out that you’ll be under no pressure at all.

When you get here
We wear uniforms in the office but apart from that it’s very informal. Work clothes or jeans and trainers, we don’t care what you wear. The important thing is getting to know a bit about you. One of us will sit down with you and just have a chat about your life and the things you’d like to do. To find out if the Army is right for you, we’ll give you an idea of all the jobs you might want to look at – anything from chefs to tank crewmen, nurses to vehicle mechanics, electricians and much more – and give you a feel for Army life.

Ask us anything
Most people ask us a bout the fitness and training side of things, what the career prospects are like, operations, the money and where you’ll live. Don’t be afraid to ask.

What happens next?
We’ll give you loads to think about after your first meeting, and you’re welcome to pop back any time. Then, if you want to take it further, we’ll weigh and measure you to check your Body Mass Index (BMI). Then arrange a formal interview for you and give you an Army Contact form, an Army DVD and your application pack to take away. We can also arrange your British Army Recruitment Battery (BARB) test.

Get the most from your meeting