HR Specialist - Reserve

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• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• 2km run 12 min

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GCSE Grade A–D/9-3, or Scottish National A-C, in English Language and Maths minimum, or vocational qualifications such as an NVQ in Business Administration, or equivalent qualifications.

• Serve our soldiers through administrative support.

• Support the chain of command with their decision-making

• Deploy on operations

Step 1
You start Basic Training, this consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.

• Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.

• Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.

Step 2
Take the Service Initial Personnel Administration course. When you finish, you’ll be a MPA. You’ll spend at least 27 days per year with us – usually one evening a week, one weekend a month and a two-week annual camp.

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increasing as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.

More about Reserve benefits

• Level 2 Certificate for Military Personnel Administrators.

• Level 3 Diploma for Military Personnel Administrators.

• Training is accredited by the Defence Awarding Organisation, Institute of Leadership and Management and Chartered Management Institute, ranging from Levels 4 to 7.

• Opportunity to apply for accountancy training after qualifying period and selection.