Europe UK (Commonwealth Union) – BAE Systems, the UK’s largest defence company, has announced plans to add more jobs in 2023. The new positions will be created across the company’s global operations, with the majority being based in the UK.
The job increase is part of BAE Systems’ commitment to investing in its future and meeting the growing demand for its products and services. The company also invested in research and development, amounting to £1.4 billion in 2022.
“As one of the UK’s largest employers, we recognise our responsibility to help deliver economic prosperity as well as national security. Our continued investment in skills, technology and the communities where we live and work supports thousands of jobs and is creating opportunities for people to play an important role in helping to keep our country and our allies safe,” said Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive, BAE Systems.
The job increase is likely to become a welcome boost for the UK economy, as it will create new opportunities for skilled workers. The positions will be in a variety of areas, including engineering, manufacturing, IT, and cyber security.
BAE Systems is a leading provider of defence, security, and aerospace products and services. The company employs a significant amount of people in the UK and across the world.
Lord Johnson, Minister for Investment indicated that the defence sector is pushing growth, investment and jobs all over the UK, assisting in the growth of the economy and keeping the UK at the cutting edge of innovation. He also indicated that the company’s contribution to this cannot be overplayed and the new research highlights how important the company is to the UKs world-leading defence industry.
In the Department for Education’s most recent rankings, The Company has once again been recognized as one of the leading apprenticeship employers in the UK. Notably, this year, the company is surpassing previous records by hiring a remarkable number of 2,600 apprentices and graduates in the UK. This figure represents an impressive increase of over 40% compared to the previous year.
