Dstl Graduate Scheme & Jobs
Dstl´s purpose is to maximise the impact of science and technology for the defence and security of the UK. Our role is to:
* Supply sensitive and specialist science and technology services for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider government.
* Provide and facilitate expert advice, analysis and assurance to aid decision-making and to support MOD and wider government to be an intelligent customer.
* Lead the formulation, design and delivery of a coherent and integrated MOD science and technology programme using industrial, academic and government resources.
* Manage and exploit knowledge across the wider defence and security community, and understand science and technology risks and opportunities through horizon scanning.
* Act as a trusted interface between MOD, wider government, the private sector, academia and allies to support military co-operation, capability delivery, diplomacy and economic policy.
* Champion and develop science and technology skills across MOD, including managing the career of MOD scientists.
We lead and undertake those activities that it would be inappropriate to lead or carry out in the private sector and undertake those activities that must be done in government to sustain government’s ability to be an intelligent customer and build productive relationships with the wider science and technology community.
The Dstl Graduate Scheme recruits graduates and post graduates each year to join the two-year graduate development programme from a huge range of scientific and technology disciplines (although this is not an exhaustive list and specific requirements can be found on the graduate job profiles)
Applied Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering
Biological and Health Sciences
Research and Development
We will give you all the support you need to thrive during your two-year development programme to enable you to achieve your personal and business objectives. All graduates are encouraged to join our Chartership scheme and you may be able to study for further qualifications such as an MSc or PhD.
On-the-job training on a number of projects will be supplemented by courses and workshops to build your technical and personal skills. You will be encouraged to go on secondments to teams across Dstl, within the wider MOD or with one of our industrial partners. Strong links with our allies could also give you scope for short-term placements overseas.
We also offer Industrial one-year and summer vacation placements
Dstl Graduate Scheme Vacancies Per Year
We recruit around 60-70 graduates and post graduates each year
Locations for Dstl Graduate Scheme
The Porton Down, near Salisbury – Portsdown West, near Portsmouth – Fort Halstead, near Sevenoaks
Please note – this is the Dstl Graduate Employer profile. Please search our jobs directory or click below to visit their site for details on specific graduate vacancies.
