Josh S.
Josh S.
Education and Training Officer
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"Research all of the jobs available in the Army. I didn't even know I could be a teacher when I started out and now I am loving my job! There is a role for everyone in this organisation."

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About Josh S.

Current Position
I am one of the British Army's qualified education and training specialists. In my role I get to teach both British Army personnel and members of foreign armed forces, as well as designing a wide variety of training solutions. Being an ETS officer has taken me to fascinating places in Europe, the Middle East and Africa where I have had the pleasure of teaching a wide variety of enthusiastic soldiers, officers and professionals. Ultimately, my job is all about making people better, and the feeling I get from developing others is what gets me out of bed in the morning.
Main Motivation
The Army has been a job like no other; and I had quite a few before I finally decided to join up! For me, it is the amount of time, money and energy that is dedicated to making its people better that makes the Army a stand out employer. I have been able to gain both teaching and masters degrees, become a mountain bike and kayaking instructor and travelled the world. At each and every stage of my career I have found myself doing things I never thought I would, and never could have done without the Army. Some highlights for me have been; working on the London Olympics; serving with the UN and parachuting in Cyprus; skiing in Austria; teaching photography in Chad and social media skills in Nigeria; battlefield studies to France, Spain and Bosnia; playing American football for the Army team; visiting markets in Iraq and being able to support my family throughout it all.
Top Advice
Research all of the jobs available in the Army. I didn't even know I could be a teacher when I started out and now I am loving my job! There is a role for everyone in this organisation.
Greatest Achievement
I think one of my most memorable achievements is still commissioning from Sandhurst. Basic training is difficult, no matter what route you take, so passing out is always a really special moment and I think it sticks with everyone as one of their proudest.

Discussions with Josh S.

How can you decide what job role is for you, exactly? Like, how did you know what job role was for you?

Career tips, Career advice

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i really want to be a para but i also want to be a marine and i dont know what one to do

Career development, Career progression

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What is the pay like as a soldier?

Role, Salary

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How often are you moved from base to base (in a country or around the world)

General

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What is the day to day of a HR specialist?

What is the training like and the day to day? Thanks :)

Role, Role description

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