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Your work will enable colleagues and stakeholders to access the systems, data, and insights they need to make informed decisions and deliver positive outcomes.\nThis is a role with real purpose. By supporting and enhancing key business applications, delivering valuable business intelligence, and resolving technical issues efficiently, you’ll help create impactful solutions that support learning, operational excellence, and the future success of the Defence Academy. 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They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.\nVetting and checks:\nThis role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will need to undergo formal Security Clearance (SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements apply for to this role. Applicants should also be advised that any dual nationality must be declared. Relevant nationality details concerning a spouse or partner may be requested as part of the subsequent vetting process. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.\nLet’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.\nA little bit about us:\nAt Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.\nOur inclusive recruitment commitment:\nWe prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. 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