The Ministry of Defence have undertaken the largest recruitment drive in the department’s history, with a target of 180 new staff to increase purchasing roles throughout varying different levels of seniority.

The new procurement staff will be involved in making military purchases from everything from first aid equipment to heavy weaponry, with the majority or roles in the departments Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) arm.

The new staff will be also be used to fill gaps made from compulsory redundancy and retirements.

Recruitment is set to be focused on professional candidates from within both the public and private sectors.

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